Legal Opinion
Mid-State Equipment Co. v. Bell
Supreme Court of Virginia
Decided June 11, 1976No. Record 750887PublishedCited by 37 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtCompton, J.
We consider in this appeal the equitable doctrine of implied restrictive covenants and its bearing upon the rights of property owners in a residential subdivision. Specifically, the inquiry is whether a restriction for residential use applies to a parcel which appellant Mid-State Equipment Company, Inc., the defendant below, is using for commercial purposes.
The property in controversy, containing about 1.5 acres, is a rectangular parcel of land comprised of two xtriangular~shaped lots located at the intersection of Waterlick Road and State Route No. 835 (Jefferson Manor Drive) in Campbell…
2Cases cited7 opinions
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- Cheatham v. TaylorSupreme Court of Virginia · 1927
- Traylor v. HollowaySupreme Court of Virginia · 1965
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