Merriman v. Cokeley

¶1 Paul and Dianne Cokeley seek review of a Court of Appeals decision holding that Scott and Kim Merriman sufficiently proved a clear and well-defined boundary between the parties’ properties sufficient to establish the boundary by mutual recognition and acquiescence. Because we agree with the trial court that the Merrimans failed to prove a clear and well-defined boundary by clear, cogent, and convincing evidence, we grant review, reverse the Court of Appeals, and reinstate the trial court’s judgment quieting title in the Cokeleys.

¶2 The Merrimans live on a waterfront lot they purchased from…