Quitclaim Deeds

[Paul9Z]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California
Question when 2 neighbors are have boundary disputes but neither party really knows where the actual boundary exists, because neither property has ever been surveyed. And both parties agree that where trees and a fence are already in place is ok . Then the party (grantor) even offers more property on the condition that a lot line adjustment is done. Both parties agree once again. In the mean time the (grantor) files a quitclaim deed. ( the initial fence that was agreed upon is never moved). During the lot line adjustment process the grantor finds out that they are giving up more property than they had first thought and backs out of the lot line agreement. Does the grantee have legal rights to the property up to the fence that was first agreed upon? and is there a legal presedence for this? Thank you

 

[FlyingRon]

I can't follow what it is that you're talking about. You'd be best advised to get:

1. A surveyor
2. A title search
2. A lawyer

You'll need to see what the quit claim granted if one was executed (a QC can only grant what actually is owned by the grantor).

Given the existing deeds up to and including the aforementioned quit claim and the survey, the lawyer can advise what instrument best remedies the situation.