Jones v. Daley

WILLIAMS, J.:

Brenda Jones appeals a special referee’s decision that her use of Lake Daley’s property for ingress and egress to her own property did not create an easement by prescription. We reverse and remand.

FACTS

In 1939, Thomas Washington acquired title to fifty acres of property in Jasper County. This property was divided and sold to unrelated parties in 1963, except for a five-acre parcel Thomas gave to his daughter, Jamie Washington. Ms. Washington granted her niece, Brenda Jones, a one-half interest in this parcel in 1982. In 1993, Jones was granted the remaining half interest, giving…