Legal Opinion

Schmutzer v. Smith

Court of Appeals of Tennessee

Decided July 6, 1984PublishedCited by 5 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

OPINION

FRANKS, Judge.

In this action, plaintiffs sought to enjoin the construction of a roadway across their property and damages due to defendant’s alleged trespass. The trial court dismissed the suit, finding “there is an easement and right-of-way on and over the lands of the original plaintiffs as it is presently situated.” Plaintiffs1 have appealed.

The evidence establishes defendant acquired her land by deed dated November 20, 1936, from Roy C. Marshall and wife. Included in her deed is this provision:

It is further agreed and understood that this deed conveys to the party of the second…

2Cases cited2 opinions

  1. Adams Et Ux. v. Winnett Et Ux.Court of Appeals of Tennessee · 1941
  2. Edminston Corp. v. CarpenterCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1976

3Cited by5 opinions

  1. McCammon v. MeredithCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1991
  2. Hayes v. Aquia Marina, Inc.Supreme Court of Virginia · 1992
  3. Cooper v. PolosCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 1995
  4. Dane v. SchwanFairfax County Circuit Court · 1989
  5. E. Joseph Robinson, II v. Nelle Powell Williams MahaffeyCourt of Appeals of Tennessee · 2022

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