Peterson v. Paulson

This action grew out of a controversy concerning the rightful ownership of approximately two acres of land. In their complaint, plaintiffs sought to have their alleged title to the land quieted against the asserted claim of the defendants. By cross-complaint, the defendants sought to have the title to the same land quieted in themselves against the claim put forward by the plaintiffs. Upon a trial without a jury, the court entered a decree in favor of the defendants, granting them the relief asked for in their cross-complaint. The plaintiffs appealed.

The land which is here in controversy and…