Image of the warranty deed dividing Mr. Primley's Shawano Avenue
property with Alton Cardinal. The deed is poorly drafted. The intent
was to divide the property then owned by Primley, disregarding the
portion already taken by the city for Reed Street. This meant that
Cardinal would have a lot 178 feet in depth. (The description in the
deed could be interpretted to mean that part of the northerly 178
feet of the original platted lot was to be transferred. The correct
interpretation applies the transfers in chronological order: first
take off the street, then measure the 178 feet. The incorrect view
measures the 178 feet from the original line, then excepts the part
previously deeded to the city.) Corner stakes were driven at the
intended property line and aerial photography through the years shows
that the intended property line was continuously recognized. Primley
and Cardinal frequently conversed across the property line while
working their gardens.