Draper v. Conner & Walters Co.

It is familiar learning that an easement may be acquired by grant, prescription, or dedication. Milliken v. Denny, 141 N. C., 224. Tbe plaintiff asserted bis acquisition of an easement in the alley both by prescription and by dedication and tendered issues addressed to each of these methods. The judge submitted the issues appearing of record and directed a verdict for the defendant, and the appeal presents the question whether there is any evidence to sustain the plaintiff’s contention.

At common law a right to an incorporeal hereditament may be obtained and secured by use and possession when…