Pulleyblank v. Mason County Road Commission

The question here is whether a certain .road is public or private. We are getting these cases in increasing numbers recently. As the cities spill ■over into the country, as forested area and lakes ■come under private control, a conflict of interest is generated: The inhabitants of the surrounding .area do not relish having their formerly-used roads or trails blocked off with barriers or chains. The new owners do not want trespassers, berrypick-•ers, fishermen, and just plain sightseers making free with their premises. Thus the setting of the conflict. 'The problem is not new, rather the…