Legal Opinion
Lanier v. Burnette
Court of Appeals of Georgia
Decided August 16, 2000No. A00A1191PublishedCited by 21 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
Eldridge, Judge.
Edward Lanier and his wife Frances Lanier brought a declaratory judgment action against James M. Burnette, his wife Rebecca W., Robert F. Watkins, Sr., and Marvin K. and Tonia Y. Lockman to determine the width of a granted and dedicated easement, as well as the permitted use. After a bench trial, the Laniers appeal the trial court’s judgment. We affirm in part and reverse in part.
1. The Laniers contend that the trial court erred in finding that the easement was 40 feet wide instead of 50 feet wide. We agree.
Watkins was the common grantor of the Laniers, Lockmans, D. M.…
2Cases cited28 opinions
- Athens Manufacturing Co. v. RuckerSupreme Court of Georgia · 1887
- Milltown Lumber Co. v. CarterCourt of Appeals of Georgia · 1908
- Swift v. BroylesSupreme Court of Georgia · 1902
- Smith v. BruceSupreme Court of Georgia · 1978
- Brooks v. Ready Mix Concrete Co.Court of Appeals of Georgia · 1956
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