Trammell v. Bradford
Supreme Court of Alabama
Appeal from Jefferson Chancery Court. Heard before Hon. A. H. Benners. Bill by G. R. Trammell against William H. Bradford. From a decree sustaining demurrer to the bill, complainant appeals.
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Appeal from Jefferson Chancery Court. Heard before Hon. A. H. Benners. Bill by G. R. Trammell against William H. Bradford. From a decree sustaining demurrer to the bill, complainant appeals. The bill alleges that,'having in mind a convenience for themselves and the public at large in and about a roadway through the middle of a quarter section, complainant and respondent, being the owners on either side of the line between said quarter ’section, agreed that the road should be opened along said section line the width of an ordinary road, and that the same should be a public road to be opened…
1Opinion of the CourtSomerville, J.
The bill of complaint is filed to prevent the obstruction by respondent of an alleged public roadway established by the joint agreement and action of complainant- and respondent between their lands in 1903, “with the express understanding on the part of each that thenceforward said strip should be taken and considered as and "for a boundary line between their respective parts of said quarter section, and as for a public road for themselves and the public at large.” It is alleged that this road has been continuously used as a public road by these parties and the general public, “without let or…
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