Petersen v. Combe

The main opinion’s commendably candid exposition of the facts makes it unnecessary for me to say anything more about them. My disagreement with my colleagues is in the conclusion to be drawn therefrom. To avoid misunderstanding, I desire to voice my agreement with the following ideas relating to the solidarity of land titles:

The ownership of property as evidenced by duly recorded written documents should be granted a high degree of sanctity and respect. Such ownership should neither be taken nor eroded away by stealth or inadvertence in the use or encroachment thereon by others.

In order for…