Opinion ID: 1816624
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Heading: east property line of meeks' parcel

Text: VII. We consider the problem of the narrow strip on the east edge of the Meeks' place as a wholly different matter. There is strong evidence the fence immediately east of the Meeks' property has been acquiesced in as the true boundary between the properties for at least 40 years. Each property owner maintained one half of the fence. Mr. McGriff stated he regarded the fence line as the true boundary on the east side of Meeks' place. Careful crossexamination weakened this testimony but on this point we think Mr. McGriff's testimony, taken as a whole, was quite clear. The eastern fence was a boundary fence and was so regarded. Mr. Meeks, as owner of the property since 1942, also stated he regarded the east fence as the true boundary line. Olson v. Clark, (1961) 252 Iowa 1133, 1136, 109 N. W.2d 441, 443, states: `   Where two adjoining owners for 10 years or more mutually acquiesce in a line, definitely marked by a fence or in some other manner as the dividing line between them, such line becomes the true boundary although a survey may show otherwise and neither party intended to claim more than called for by his deed. (Cases cited).' As to the eastern strip judgment should have been entered quieting title in defendants. VIII. Defendants' request for an injunction against plaintiffs' change in the water course was properly dismissed but on remand the dismissal should be without prejudice to renew application if continuing or further damage ensues. Although defendant showed the bank built by plaintiffs caused clay and mud to wash into his yard he also stated: The ground out toward this barn now stays swampy. This silt wash starts about fifty feet behind the house and on south. At that point he has got it stopped and it hasn't washed any more, but I am afraid it would with excessive rainfall. The record does not necessitate injunctive relief at this time. Cf. Schmitt v. Kirkpatrick, (1954) 245 Iowa 971, 63 N.W.2d 228; Rosendahl Levy v. Iowa State Highway Commission, (1969 Iowa) 171 N.W.2d 530. IX. Defendants' claim for damages for the removal of the north fence along the road was properly ignored. The testimony is the fence belonged entirely to the Ferrari property. Plaintiffs had a right to remove it. As to the damage caused by wash of clay and gravel over defendants' property, defendants did show there was some damage. No evidence was introduced on which a dollar amount could be predicated. In the absence of such evidence the claim for damages was properly ignored. B-W Acceptance Corp. v. Saluri, (1966) 258 Iowa 489, 498, 139 N.W.2d 399. This case is remanded with instructions to enter judgment consistent with this opinion. Reversed and remanded.