Legal Opinion
McPhaden v. Scott
Court of Appeals of Washington
Decided May 7, 1999No. 23289-8-IIPublishedCited by 17 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtArmstrong, J.
— Russell Scott owns land adjoining that of David and Lynne McPhaden in Haven Lake in rural Mason County. When Scott claimed the right to access his lots by an easement across the McPhadens’ property, the McPhadens sued to quiet title. Scott counterclaimed to establish an easement by grant, implication, or prescription. The trial court granted summary judgment on the issue of easement by grant, but it allowed the issue of easement by implication to be tried. After Scott presented his case at trial, the court granted the McPhadens’ motion for a directed verdict. Scott appeals, arguing that the…
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