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What to Expect When the Land Court Judge Takes a View of Your Property

If you are involved in a lawsuit that has been filed in the Massachusetts Land Court, it is common for the judge to come to your property to take a view.  This is an opportunity for the judge to see with his or her own eyes what the parties are fighting about. For example, theContinue reading What to Expect When the Land Court Judge Takes a View of Your Property

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The Doctrine of Tacking in Massachusetts Adverse Possession Claims

By Robert Nislick In order for one Massachusetts landowner to establish title by adverse possession to land owned of record by another, the claimant must prove “nonpermissive use which is actual, open, notorious, exclusive and adverse for twenty years.” Lawrence v. Concord, 439 Mass. 416, 421 (2003). Frequently, a person who is adversely possessing another’sContinue reading The Doctrine of Tacking in Massachusetts Adverse Possession Claims

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This Land is Your Land. This Way is My Way. Easement Disputes in Massachusetts

By Robert Nislick When you buy a piece of land, you may naturally assume that it is yours absolutely and that no one else can enter upon it without your permission.  It is very possible, however, that other people may have rights to use your land.  While you may own the parcel, your ownership couldContinue reading This Land is Your Land. This Way is My Way. Easement Disputes in Massachusetts