City of Deadwood v. Summit, Inc.

[¶ 1.] This appeal stems from a quiet title action initiated by City of Deadwood and Deadwood Historic Preservation Commission (City) against Summit, Inc. (Summit). The circuit court entered judgment in favor of City and found it had established ownership by (a) adverse possession; (b) boundaries by acquiescence; and (c) reformation of the deeds by which Summit acquired the disputed four lots of property. Summit appeals. We affirm in part and reverse in part.

FACTS AND PROCEDURE

[¶ 2.] The disputed property in this case involves four lots in Deadwood, South Dakota. The historic Adams house is…