Walker v. Bennett

This case results from the natural conflict between established lot owners opposing developers and developments in resort areas, particularly on the shores of our lakes and streams. Many such cases have reached our appellate courts.

Arnold’s Mud Lake Subdivision is located on Mud Lake in Clements Township, Gladwin County. It was platted as a supervisor’s plat in November 1956._

The plat consisted of 21 lots. Fifteen of these lots are on the east shore of Mud Lake. Abutting and to the east of these 15 lots is a private drive known as Marshall Drive. To the east of Marshall Drive, and abutting…