Cleve Marsh Hunt Club v. Davis

By JUDGE JOSEPH E. SPRUILL, JR.

The partners of Cleve Marsh Hunt Club have asked the Court for a declaration (1) confirming an easement over property of defendant, Genevieve P. Davis, to a landing from which they can cross the Rappahannock River to Cleve Marsh; and (2) confirming the partners’ right to exercise an option to renew a lease with Mrs. Davis for a five-year period and establishing a rental for such period.

In claiming their entitlement to the easement, the partners rely on an express ab initio grant, and, failing that, on doctrines of estoppel, implication, and operation of law.…