Hello all, one of my city's owns and operates a cemetery. The cemetery has been in existence since the late 1800's. In 1920 an individual purchased a Lot of graves. A lot contains 12 burial spaces. Since this particular Lot was purchased, only three (3) of the spaces have been used. None of which has a name that is the same as the person who originally bought the Lot. Now an individual has approached the City wanting to purchase the remaining spaces in this particular Lot. The person who originally purchased the Lot is named in the records by his/her first two initials and last name. Despite a diligent search for any heirs or successors of the original purchaser, none can be found. I have read some case law that seems to suggest that a person's interest in a cemetery lot is only a contractual right to use the lot. Others suggest that said cemetery lots are treated like any other real property. I have considered a Quiet Title suit in the name of the City to quiet the remaining unused spaces in the Lot in question back to the City, or possibly exercise eminent domain and take the remaining spaces with the likelihood no one would respond to the suit. I would certainly welcome any other thoughts. Thanks W. Lee Stout WL Stout PC 112 S. Main St. P.O. Box 262 Newkirk, OK 74647 (580) 362-2032 (580) 362-2035 Fax stoutlawoffice@att.net