A “dedication” is an uncompensated transfer of an interest in private property to the public. Dedications can occur pursuant to statute or common law. Statutory dedications follow the path set forth in the Subdivision Map...more
Strict Construction of Instruments of Conveyance for Easements, Wavell v. Lengel, 2021 Va. Cir. LEXIS 158, Case No. CL20000484-00 (Amherst Co. Cir. Ct. July 12, 2021) - Strict construction of canons of legal...more