Ayres v. Barnett

The controversy in this case is over a strip of land some eight or nine rods in width, on the south line of lot 5, section 32, township 29, range 9, in Dakota county. The question is as to whether this strip is a part of lot 5 or a part of the southeast quarter of the southwest quarter of section 32, lying immediately south of lot 5. From a decree of the district court, finding that the strip is a part of lot 5, and perpetually enjoining defendant from trespassing thereon, defendant appeals.

The case was originally commenced against defendant Barnett alone, but prior to the trial defendant…