Mount Aldie, LLC v. Land Trust of Va., Inc.

OPINION BY JUSTICE ELIZABETH A. McCLANAHAN

The circuit court awarded partial summary judgment to Land Trust of Virginia, Inc. ("LTV") on the issue of liability against Mount Aldie, LLC ("MA") upon finding that MA breached a provision of a conservation easement held by LTV. On appeal, MA argues the court erred in its construction of the easement and related findings. We agree, reverse the judgment of the circuit court, and remand for further proceedings.

BACKGROUND

In 2008, MA's predecessor in title conveyed the conservation easement at issue by "Deed of Gift of Easement" (the "Easement") to LTV…