Legal Opinion

Mary E. Griffin, Individually and as of the Estate of Stanley R. Griffin, Deceased v. Red Run Lodge, Inc.

Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit

Decided November 29, 1979No. 78-1606PublishedCited by 20 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

MURNAGHAN, Circuit Judge:

Mary E. Griffin, individually and as executrix of her husband’s estate, sought, in a diversity action, injunctive relief and mone tary damages for the blocking by a neighboring landowner of an easement of ingress and egress. The district court declined to grant equitable relief because there had been no sufficient showing of intentional and willful invasion by defendant of plaintiff’s right-of-way or easement. While recognizing that the plaintiff was entitled to some damages for the violation of her rights, the district judge granted a motion to dismiss because actual…

2Cases cited21 opinions

  1. Erie Railroad v. TompkinsSupreme Court of the United States · 1938
  2. Saint Paul Mercury Indemnity Co. v. Red Cab Co.Supreme Court of the United States · 1938
  3. Dairy Queen, Inc. v. WoodSupreme Court of the United States · 1962
  4. Horton v. Liberty Mutual InsuranceSupreme Court of the United States · 1961
  5. Bell v. Preferred Life Assurance SocietySupreme Court of the United States · 1943

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3Cited by20 opinions

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  5. Urban Site Venture II Ltd. Partnership v. Levering Associates Ltd. PartnershipCourt of Appeals of Maryland · 1995

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