Legal Opinion

Leighton v. Leighton

Supreme Judicial Court of Maine

Decided December 2, 1974PublishedCited by 13 opinions

1Opinion of the Court

POMEROY, Justice.

This appeal results from a boundary dispute. What are the boundaries is not in issue. Where on the face of the earth the boundaries are located is the core of the dispute. Thus a question of fact is presented.

[Wjhat are the boundaries is a question of law, and where the boundaries are is a question of fact.” Rusha v. Little, Me., 309 A.2d 867, 869 (1973).

The contested issues between the parties were raised by a complaint seeking judgment for title in fee simple and possession of the demanded premises, and damages for rent and profits of the premises and waste.

Plaintiffs’…

2Cases cited9 opinions

  1. Rusha v. LittleSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1973
  2. Sowles v. BeaumierSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1967
  3. Wellman v. DickeySupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1885
  4. Hardison v. JordanSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1946
  5. City of South Portland v. Pine State By-Products, Inc.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1973

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3Cited by13 opinions

  1. Franklin Property Trust v. Foresite, Inc.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1981
  2. Atlantic Acoustical & Insulation Co. v. MoreiraSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1975
  3. Tallwood Land & Development Co. v. BotkaSupreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1976
  4. Brennan v. Saco Construction, Inc.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1978
  5. Gay v. Gay's Super Markets, Inc.Supreme Judicial Court of Maine · 1975

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