Cole v. Laverty

When Charles Cole bought a parcel of land in 2000, his deed included an easement for ingress, egress, and utilities across the south 16 feet of land owned by Michael and Gay Laverty. The Lavertys had blocked access to this area in 1983 with a fence, locked gates, and two bathtubs used as planters. Mr. Cole brought suit to quiet title in the easement and the Lavertys counterclaimed, arguing the easement was terminated by adverse possession. The trial court granted partial summary judgment to Mr. Cole, quieting title to an easement for access and repair of utilities, but also granted partial…