Moran v. Gala

The issue in this case is whether principles of equitable estoppel bar Robert Moran and his wife, Susan Moran, from bringing this action asserting adverse possession and trespass against the holders of record title, their next door neighbors, the Galas. A judge of the Land Court entered summary judgment for the Galas,3 holding that Robert’s actions and *136conduct estopped Robert and Susan from asserting such claims. We affirm.

1. The claims in the present action. On October 2, 2000, Robert and Susan filed an action in the Land Court against the Galas, owners of a lot adjacent to their lot on…