Muench v. Oxley

Petitioners, Stanley E. Muench and his wife, sought review of a decision by the Court of Appeals affirming the trial court's judgment (1) quieting title to certain real property in respondents, E. C. Oxley and his wife; and (2) denying liability of respondent, Transamerica Title Insurance Company, under a policy of title insurance previously issued to Muench. We granted discretionary review, and reverse as to number 1 and affirm as to number 2.

In 1974, Muench purchased 5.5 acres of densely covered unimproved land north of and bordering the South BendPalix road in Pacific County. Title to the…