· 4/17/1837
Gest v. Way
Citations
- 2 Whart. 445
- 1837 Pa. LEXIS 199
How courts have described this case
Verbatim parenthetical descriptions written by other courts when citing this decision. Ranked by citation-network relevance.
- recognizing that as a general rule, doubts as to the extent of a restriction in an easement “should be resolved in favor of freedom of land from servitude”
- party claiming benefit of restriction has burden of proving it is appurtenant to his land, and ambiguities are to be resolved in favor of freeing land from servitude
Source: CourtListener parenthetical corpus (CC0).
Judges: Rogers
Read full opinion on CourtListenerSourced from CourtListener / Free Law Project (CC0).
This is legal information, not legal advice. Laws vary by jurisdiction and change frequently. Always verify current law with official sources and consult a licensed attorney in your jurisdiction for advice on your specific situation.