Mader v. Stephenson

This case involves an easement by prescription claimed by Gladys Stephenson over lands belonging to Richard A. Mader and Ena F. Mader.

Prior to trial the judge ordered plaintiff to obtain a survey of the course of the easement claimed. The cost of the survey was $4,319.60. After trial to the court without a jury, judgment was entered for plaintiff declaring that she had an easement by prescription over the lands of the defendants. Costs were assessed half to plaintiff and half to defendants, and the costs of the survey were included by the court as part of such costs.

Mr. and Mrs. Mader…