McGeechan v. Sherwood

[¶ 65] I concur in all of the Court’s carefully considered opinion except that part which reverses the trial court’s determination that the Sherwood deed and title history does not include the Paper Mill Road. From that portion of the Court’s opinion, I respectfully dissent.

[¶ 66] Citing McGrath v. Hills, 662 A.2d 215, 217 (Me.1995), the Court recognizes that the party claiming title, on this issue Sherwood, bears the burden of establishing title. ¶ 35. Determining the proper owner of the Paper Mill Road is a mixed question of law and fact — construing the deed, a question of law, then…