Rowe v. Lavanway

¶ 1. Plaintiffs James Rowe and Valerie Banschbach appeal from the trial court’s order, which found that defendants Michael and Janet Lavanway possessed a right-of-way across their property pursuant to the terms of an 1881 deed. They argue that the trial court erred in: (1) interpreting the 1881 deed; (2) rejecting their claim that their predecessor-in-interest had extinguished the right-of-way; and (3) concluding that automobile use was allowed on the easement. We affirm.

¶ 2. Plaintiffs and defendants are neighboring landowners in Jericho, Vermont. Defendants own a significant portion of…