Lindl v. Ozanne

This is a suit in adverse possession between the owners of adjacent farm land. Judgment was entered granting title through adverse possession in the disputed parcel to Richard and Helen Lindl (Lindls). Ward and Elizabeth Ozanne (Ozannes) appeal.

The Lindls brought suit to establish title through adverse possession for more than twenty years not founded upon a written instrument under sec. 893.10(2), Stats. The parcel in dispute is located on the western edge of the Lindls’ property. The Ozannes have record title to the parcel as part of their farm which is to the north and west of the Lindl…