Turner v. Taylor

¶ 1. Walter and Kathleen Turner appeal a summary judgment granted in favor of Duane, Kathleen and Dean Taylor, and Robert and Barbara Lorkowski. The circuit court concluded an easement benefiting the Taylors' and Lorkowskis' properties, and burdening the Turners' land, was not extinguished by the bona fide purchaser defense under Wis. Stat. § 706.09(l)(k) because the defense does not apply to easements. Thus, the Taylors and Lorkowskis could enforce the easement pursuant to Wis. Stat. § 893.33(6). Because we conclude the bona fide purchaser defense does apply to easements, we reverse the…