Legal Opinion
Douglas A. Mauler and Judith A. Mauler v. Bayfield County, a Political Subdivision of the State of Wisconsin
Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Decided November 25, 2002No. 02-1358PublishedCited by 18 opinions
1Opinion of the Court
FLAUM, Chief Judge.
Douglas and Judith Mauler appeal the district court’s finding that they hold no legal title or interest in a railroad right of way crossing their private property. The Maulers claim the former railway corridor was not a “right of way” subject to disposition under federal law and insist they have a valid reversionary interest in the land which has been unconstitutionally taken by Bayfield County. For the following reasons, we affirm the grant of summary judgment against the Maulers.
I. BACKGROUND
Douglas and Judith Mauler claim title to part of an old railroad corridor that…
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