Farnes v. Freeman Lane

Sheran, Justice.

Appeal from a judgment of the district court.

Plaintiffs instituted this action to secure a declaration that a private easement in defendants’ favor across plaintiffs’ lakeshore property is one for access to the lake only and to obtain an injunction restraining defendants from constructing a dock and storing personal property bn or adjacent to the easement area. Defendants answered, contending that they have the right to construct and maintain a dock extending into the lake; to moor a boat at it; and to enjoy without restriction the rights of a riparian owner. The trial court…