The North Carolina Court of Appeals recently decided H/S New Bern, LLC v. First Berkshire Properties, LLC, which establishes important precedent regarding stormwater management obligations and trespass liability in...more
The Supreme Court of Vermont (“Supreme Court”) in a May 24th opinion addressed issues stemming from a dairy farm’s installation of a drain tile system that discharged water into a streambed and lake allegedly affecting a...more
A trespass by way of encroachment occurs when a building, structure, or other “thing” (as opposed to person or animal), goes beyond the boundaries of the owner’s land onto adjoining land without the permission or consent of...more
As we head into another election cycle, several CGA members have asked about their rights with respect to unwanted signature gatherers and other solicitors. We’ve heard many stories about belligerent signature gatherers who...more
When a land owner mistakenly builds a house or other building or structure that encroaches on a neighbor’s property, what is the remedy? Does the offending land owner have to physically remove the structure from the...more