Kresha v. Kresha
Nebraska Supreme Court
371 N.W.2d 280 (Neb. 1985)
Relevant factsFree
Adolph and Rose Kresha were married co-owners of two tracts of land; without Rose's knowledge, Adolph leased one tract to their son, Joseph (defendant). Rose (plaintiff) then filed for divorce and was awarded that land in the divorce settlement. After the divorce, Rose told Joseph she was terminating the lease, but he refused to vacate, and she sued to obtain possession.
IssueFree
Whether a divorced individual who was awarded land in the divorce takes the land subject to a lease entered into by the former spouse.