Legal Opinion

Lago v. Guerrette

Supreme Court of Connecticut

Decided June 18, 1991No. 14220PublishedCited by 9 opinions

1Opinion of the CourtCovello, J.

This is an action to quiet title with respect to an easement that allegedly crosses the defendants’ real property on Janet Avenue, Wolcott. The trial court concluded that the plaintiff had an easement by deed over the disputed right of way and rendered judgment accordingly. The issue presented on appeal is whether, as a matter of law, the easement granted to the plaintiff includes the right to pass over the defendants’ land. We conclude that there was substantial evidence to support the trial court’s conclusion and therefore affirm the judgment.

The predicate facts are not in dispute. The…

2Cases cited6 opinions

  1. Aetna Life & Casualty Co. v. BulaongSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1991
  2. Kelly v. IvlerSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1982
  3. American Brass Co. v. SerraSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1926
  4. Gager v. CarlsonSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1959
  5. MacKin v. MacKinSupreme Court of Connecticut · 1982

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