Skidmore v. Clark

Defendants, the Clarks, appeal from a judgment of the trial court granting plaintiffs, the Skidmores, a prescriptive easement to roadways over the Clarks’ property. The Clarks assign error to the trial court’s determination that the Skidmores’ use of the roadways was adverse. On de novo review, Montagne v. Elliot, 193 Or App 639, 649, 92 P3d 731 (2004), we reverse.

The Skidmores and the Clarks are neighboring landowners of large rural properties in Jefferson County. The Clarks are the owners of Hay Creek Ranch, and the Skidmores are the owners of Parsley Homestead. Parsley Homestead lies…