Speer v. Carr

HOLMAN, Judge.

In this suit plaintiffs sought a judgment to the effect that they had acquired an easement by prescription to use a roadway over certain land owned by defendants. The road (approximately 1300' long and 30' wide) ran from the public highway to plaintiffs’ farm. Prior to the filing of this suit defendants erected gates across the roadway at both their north and south property line. Plaintiffs also sought injunctive relief requiring the removal of those gates. A trial before the court resulted in a judgment for defendants. Plaintiffs have duly appealed. We have jurisdiction because…