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Lindsey v. Clark

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Lindsey v. Clark
Court Virginia Supreme Court
Citation
Date decided March 10, 1952

Facts

Floyd Clark owned 4 adjoining lots with his wife Helen. In 1937, the Clark couple conveyed 2 of the adjoining lots to their daughter & her husband.

Rule

"Use it or lose it" is the maxim related to an abandonment of an easement; on the other hand, verbally informing the property owner of the plan to not use an easement any longer is release.

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