Vannote v. Laurie

The sole question before us in this real property dispute is whether the Trial Master (Walter L. Murphy, Esq.) erred as a matter of law in ruling that the plaintiffs did not sustain their burden of proof. We find no error and affirm.

The plaintiffs purchased from the defendants a parcel of land described in a warranty deed as containing approximately twelve acres. Based on a survey conducted at the plaintiffs’ behest after the transfer of title, the plaintiffs claimed that the lot which they acquired contained only three acres.

A hearing was held and the master found that the conclusions of the…