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Commission agrees to sign quitclaim deeds to clear title on two Cisco Road parcels
Summary
Following a presentation from an attorney and the property owner, the Rich County Commission voted to sign quiet‑title/quitclaim documents confirming the county holds no interest in roadway parcels 80 and 81, resolving a cloud on title that traces to a 1969 roadway shift and a 1993 Court of Appeals decision.
The Rich County Commission on April 9 authorized signing quitclaim deeds to resolve a title cloud on roadway parcels 80 and 81 near Cisco Road, after an attorney described a 1969 relocation of the road and a subsequent 1993 Utah Court of Appeals decision that the county had no fee interest in those two strips.
Attorney Ben Willoughby explained that in 1969 Fuller Farms arranged to shift Cisco Road 22 feet to the east and the county conveyed fee title for the 22‑foot strips to Fuller Farms. A 1993 Court of Appeals ruling later concluded that the fee interest reverted to the Ludlow family and directed the trial court to enter judgment, but the necessary district‑court paperwork was not recorded. That omission left a cloud on title that a title company now requires cleared.
Randy Ludlow appeared by phone and confirmed his interest in having the county execute a quitclaim so his title insurer can close. Commissioners asked procedural questions. County staff noted the county—ffectively has had no interest in the parcels since 1969 and that executing a quitclaim merely documents that fact; it does not reduce county rights in the maintained 66‑foot right of way.
The commission moved to grant quiet‑title/quitclaim deeds to the Ludlow interests and the motion passed by roll call. Staff discussed notarization logistics (the county—mployee who typically notarizes was out sick) and agreed to have the signed documents notarized and delivered to the property owner—or recording.
