Hunt v. Parker

Cook, Justice.

V. A. Parker brought an action against J. H. Hunt to enjoin the obstruction of a private way. The defendant admitted that he had given notice as required by Code § 83-114 of his intention to close the road on his property. The jury found for the petitioner, and the defendant filed a motion for new trial on the general grounds, which was amended by the addition of one special ground, and the exception is to the denial of the motion for new trial, as amended.

“Where one gives notice of his intention to close a private way, but has not actually obstructed the same, the statutory…