Jury Rules for Defendant in Oregon Land Dispute
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Case Background
Kenneth Larson and Diana Larson, the Plaintiffs, owned real property in Myrtle Creek, Oregon. Their property included Lots 30 and 31 of the Boulevard Park Addition. Rebecca Fraze, the Defendant, owned nearby property which included Lots 32, 33, and 34. The Defendant's property was situated on the northeast corner of a hill from the Plaintiffs' property. This boundary relationship was central to the dispute.
The Larsons held title to their property via a Statutory Warranty Deed from December 5, 2007. They maintained ownership and exclusive possession of their tract for over 17 years. The Plaintiffs claimed legal entitlement to the quiet enjoyment and exclusive use of all their property, including Lots 30 and 31. This civil action fell under mandatory non-binding arbitration and involved a small tort claim amount.
Cause
The Plaintiffs' sole claim for relief was trespass to land. They alleged that the Defendant, Rebecca Fraze, and her agents repeatedly entered and encroached upon their property. The specific area of contention was the parking area located on Lot 30 of the Plaintiffs' property.
The alleged trespassing began in September
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