Sleeper v. HOBAN FAMILY PARTNERSHIP

The petitioner, Harry A. Sleeper, appeals the order of the Superior Court {Smukler, J.) partially granting and partially denying his petition for declaratory judgment. While the trial court ruled that the petitioner had an easement by deed to access Beech Street in Alton for the purpose of using a beach area, it denied his other claims on the ground that they were barred by res judicata. The respondents, The Hoban Family Partnership, John J. Hoban, Patrick J. Hoban and Diane V. Hoban, cross-appeal the trial court’s ruling in the petitioner’s favor on his easement by deed claim. We affirm the…