Schiffman v. City of Irondale

Eleanor R. Schiffman appeals from a summary judgment entered in favor of the City of Irondale (hereinafter "the City") in an action seeking damages for trespass, inverse condemnation, and interference with the use and enjoyment of Schiffman's property, as well as injunctive and declaratory relief.

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Schiffman owns property in Jefferson County that completely encircles one acre of land owned by the City. The City also owns a 15-foot easement from an existing roadway and a 10-foot water utility easement that run across Schiffman's land. The City has maintained a water storage tank on its land for…