Matteodo v. Ricci

This is a proceeding in equity brought to establish an easement of way by prescription and by necessity in favor of the complainants over the land of the respondent and the cause was heard on bill, answer and oral testimony by a justice of the superior court. Decision was rendered for the respondent and from the final decree dismissing their bill the complainants have brought their appeal to this court.

The substantial facts are not in dispute but the parties appear to draw different conclusions therefrom. The record discloses that these complainants are the owners in fee of lot 476 on…