A quiet title action—also known as a trespass to try title action—is a lawsuit against a party who claims an interest in a piece of real property (land). In a quiet title action, the plaintiff seeks to establish the plaintiff’s title (ownership interest) in the land by forcing the adverse claimant (the defendant) to establish or prove an interest in the land or be forever estopped (precluded) from asserting an interest in the land.

The resolution of such a lawsuit is designed to settle or quiet a disputed claim to title or ownership of the land.

Laws regarding quiet title actions may vary from state to state and may be located in a state’s statutes or in its court opinions (common law or case law). The terms used for such a claim may also vary and in some states there may be a distinction between a quiet title claim and a trespass to try title claim—or a quiet title claim may be treated as an informal reference to a trespass to try title claim.

In Kansas, a quiet title action is a legal proceeding used to resolve disputes over the ownership of real property. This type of lawsuit is brought by an individual or entity (the plaintiff) who claims to have clear ownership of the property and seeks to 'quiet' any challenges or claims to the title by other parties (the defendants). The goal is to obtain a court judgment confirming the plaintiff's title to the property, thereby eliminating any competing claims. Kansas statutes provide the framework for these actions, which are typically governed by the principles of real property law and civil procedure. The resolution of a quiet title action results in a clear and marketable title for the plaintiff if they prevail. It's important to note that the specific procedures and requirements for a quiet title action in Kansas may be detailed in state statutes, and an attorney specializing in real estate law would be able to provide guidance on the process and represent the interests of the parties involved.