2281 First Realty, LLC v. Warminster Investors Corp.
Appellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York
1Opinion of the Court
*457Plaintiff failed to establish prima facie there ever was “a unity and subsequent separation of title” to its property and Brecevich’s property, a prerequisite to its claim of an easement by necessity in the gate in the wall between the two properties (see Simone v Heidelberg, 9 NY3d 177, 182 [2007]). As to its claimed entitlement to an easement by prescription, even if plaintiff made a prima facie showing that it used the gate openly, notoriously, and continuously for the statutory period, and adversely to Brecevich’s interests, Brecevich raised a triable issue of fact through his affidavit…
2Cases cited4 opinions
- Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce, Inc. v. PatakiNew York Court of Appeals · 2003
- Whitney v. WhitneyNew York Court of Appeals · 1982
- Simone v. HeidelbergNew York Court of Appeals · 2007
- Jhae Mook Chung v. Maxam Properties, LLCAppellate Division of the Supreme Court of the State of New York · 2010