By Tucker Griffin Barnes | Published May 3, 2023 | Posted in Charlottesville Attorneys, Charlottesville Real Estate Attorney, Palmyra Attorney, Real Estate Attorney, Real Estate Contract Review, Residential Real Estate Closings | Tagged Tags: Court ruling, Easement dispute, Horn v. Webb case, Legal battle, Permissive use, Prescriptive easement, Property access, Property rights, Punitive damages, Supreme Court of Virginia | Comments Off on Navigating Easements: Lessons from the Supreme Court of Virginia Case Horn v. Webb, decided 02/09/2023
Navigating Easements: Lessons from the Supreme Court of Virginia Case Horn v. Webb, decided 02/09/2023
The Supreme Court of Virginia recently took up the issue of easements regarding a dispute between two neighbors over the use of their property near a lake. One neighbor (the Horns), wanted to store small boats such as canoes and skiffs on the other neighbor’s property (the Webbs). The Horns also wanted to continue to Read More
Get it in Writing: The Statute of Frauds, Explained
Jasmine and Malik had been searching for their dream home for months. Finally, they found the perfect property, a beautiful house with a large backyard, in a quiet neighborhood. They put in an offer and after some negotiation, the seller accepted. They were thrilled and started making plans to move in. However, a few weeks Read More
Virginia Legal Tips from Tucker Griffin Barnes P.C.
Tucker Griffin Barnes has sent out the following legal tips to friends and past clients. Please let us know if you’d like to be added to the “tips” email list. Just send an email to Mike Griffin ([email protected]) with “Add to Tips List” in subject. Thanks! – Answers to Frequent Landlord-Tenant Issues – Should I Fight My Read More
Collaborative Divorce a Better Alternative to Court for Many
Although some divorce cases may involve high stakes or unresolvable issues that preclude using any process other than court, collaborative divorces are actually a viable option for many couples dissolving their marriages. There are several key advantages to this approach compared to litigation. What does collaborative divorce involve? Collaborative divorce is a mediated process Read More
Several People Injured in Recent Virginia Truck Accident
A truck accident in Fairfax last month sent three people to the hospital, including the driver, for severe injuries. Police say that the driver of the truck may have suffered some sort of medical emergency that caused him to veer off the road at about 5 p.m., jumping a median and crashing into a gas Read More
Closing for the Holidays: Dec 23rd, 24th & 25th
Our office will be closed for the holidays: Dec 23rd, 24th & 25th. We’ll reopen Thursday, Dec 26th. Happy Holidays! The attorneys and staff at Tucker Griffin Barnes.
