Bond v. Stanton

Habt, :C. J.,

(after stating the facts). The doctrine that the owner of one lot may acquire an easement over the lot of another by the open, notorious, and adverse use thereof under a claim or right for a period of seven years is well settled in this State. Such adverse user is sufficient to vest the claimant with an easement therein. Clay v. Penzel, 79 Ark. 5, 94 S. W. 765 ; Scott v. Dishough, 83 Ark. 369, 103 S. W. 1153 ; Medlock v. Owen, 105 Ark. 460, 151 S. W. 995 ; and McGill v. Miller, 172 Ark. 390, 288 S. W. 932.

The evidence in this case shows that buildings have been erected upon the…