Draeger v. Gutzdorf

This is an appeal from a judgment granting a prescriptive easement to Suzanne Draeger over lands owned by the Gutzdorfs. The issue is whether Draeger's use of the disputed land was permissive or adverse. Because we agree with the trial, court's conclusion that Draeger's use of the property was adverse, we affirm.

Prior to 1944, Edmund Else owned two adjoining houses, one located at 217 East Water Street, and one located at 219 East Water Street, in Watertown. Facing the front of the houses, 217 is on the left and 219 is on the right. Else maintained one driveway at 219 East Water Street…