Blakemore v. Matthews

The bill was filed by the complainant, J. M. Blakemore, asserting the right to use and enjoy a right of way over a tract of land belonging to the defendants Mrs. Lou Matthews and husband, Lee Matthews, and to enjoin them from obstructing it.

The chancellor granted the complainant the relief sought, and upon appeal his decree was affirmed by the court of appeals.

The cause was brought to this court by petition for certiorari, which was granted, and the cause argued at the bar of this court.

It is not alleged in the bill that the road in question was ever dedicated to the public, either expressly…