minority rule in Montana

16 Montana opinions name it 1 courts 1917–2023 1 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Montana courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (3)

Case	Followed	Cited
People v. Wickershamgreen cal · 1982 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1992–1992 1 sentence 1992See, e.g., People v. Wickersham (Cal. 1982), 650 P.2d 311 ; State v. Coward (N.C.App. 1981), 283 S.E.2d 536 .	1	1
In Re Gallagher's Willgreen nm · 1953 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1964–1964 2 sentences 1964Certainly the vitality of our legal system derives in large part from the function of our courts in applying its root concepts, among them that of equal treatment, to ever new and diversified problems.” In re Gallagher’s Will, 57 N.M. 112 , 255 P.2d 317, 326, 328 , (1953). 1964Certainly the vitality of our legal system derives in large part from the function of our courts in applying its root concepts, among them that of equal treatment, to ever new and diversified problems.” In re Gallagher’s Will, 57 N.M. 112 , 255 P.2d 317, 326, 328 , (1953).	1	1
Draper v. Woodgreen mass · 1873 · cited in 1 Montana opinions naming this issue, 1917–1917	1	1

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

Case	Negative	Cited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Montana. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (29)

Case	Cited	Years
Albert v. Hastetter green mont · 2002 2 sentences 2023“Montana has consistently followed the minority rule, which holds that open, notorious, continuous, uninterrupted and exclusive use raises a presumption that the use was also adverse.” Albert v. Hastetter, 2002 MT 123, ¶ 20 , 310 Mont. 82 , 48 P.3d 749 (collecting cases). 2023“Montana has consistently followed the minority rule, which holds that open, notorious, continuous, uninterrupted and exclusive use raises a presumption that the use was also adverse.” Albert v. Hastetter, 2002 MT 123, ¶ 20 , 310 Mont. 82 , 48 P.3d 749 (collecting cases).	2	2011–2023
Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger green mont · 1978 2 sentences 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 . 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 .	2	2002–2004
Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust green mont · 1996 2 sentences 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 . 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 .	2	2002–2004
Wareing v. Schreckendgust green mont · 1996 2 sentences 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 . 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 .	2	2002–2004
Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers green mont · 1994 2 sentences 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 . 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 .	2	2002–2004
Glantz v. Gabel green mont · 1923 2 sentences 2002Renner , ¶ 13; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 88 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Tanner v. Dream Island, Inc. (1996), 275 Mont. 414, 425 , 913 P.2d 641, 648 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 ; Glantz v. Gabel (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858, 860 . 2002Renner , ¶ 13; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 88 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Tanner v. Dream Island, Inc. (1996), 275 Mont. 414, 425 , 913 P.2d 641, 648 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 ; Glantz v. Gabel (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858, 860 .	2	1978–2002
Brimstone Mining, Inc. v. Glaus green mont · 2003 2 sentences 2023“If the claimant establishes the elements of prescriptive use, there is a presumption that the use is adverse to the servient estate and the burden shifts to the owner of the servient estate to show that the use was permissive.” Lyndes v. Green, 2014 MT 110, ¶ 17 , 374 Mont. 510 , 325 P.3d 1225 (citing Brimstone Mining, Inc. v. Glaus, 2003 MT 236, ¶ 21 , 317 Mont. 236 , 77 P.3d 175 ). 2023“If the claimant establishes the elements of prescriptive use, there is a presumption that the use is adverse to the servient estate and the burden shifts to the owner of the servient estate to show that the use was permissive.” Lyndes v. Green, 2014 MT 110, ¶ 17 , 374 Mont. 510 , 325 P.3d 1225 (citing Brimstone Mining, Inc. v. Glaus, 2003 MT 236, ¶ 21 , 317 Mont. 236 , 77 P.3d 175 ).	1	2023–2023
Lyndes v. Green green mont · 2014 2 sentences 2023“If the claimant establishes the elements of prescriptive use, there is a presumption that the use is adverse to the servient estate and the burden shifts to the owner of the servient estate to show that the use was permissive.” Lyndes v. Green, 2014 MT 110, ¶ 17 , 374 Mont. 510 , 325 P.3d 1225 (citing Brimstone Mining, Inc. v. Glaus, 2003 MT 236, ¶ 21 , 317 Mont. 236 , 77 P.3d 175 ). 2023“If the claimant establishes the elements of prescriptive use, there is a presumption that the use is adverse to the servient estate and the burden shifts to the owner of the servient estate to show that the use was permissive.” Lyndes v. Green, 2014 MT 110, ¶ 17 , 374 Mont. 510 , 325 P.3d 1225 (citing Brimstone Mining, Inc. v. Glaus, 2003 MT 236, ¶ 21 , 317 Mont. 236 , 77 P.3d 175 ).	1	2023–2023
Leisz v. Avista Corp. green mont · 2007 2 sentences 2011Heller , ¶ 14; see also Albert, ¶ 20 (occasional recreational use is insufficient to raise the presumption of adverse use); Leisz v. Avista Corp., 2007 MT 347, ¶ 16 , 340 Mont. 294 , 174 P.3d 481 (unexplained use cannot form a basis for a claim of prescriptive right). 2011Heller , ¶ 14; see also Albert, ¶ 20 (occasional recreational use is insufficient to raise the presumption of adverse use); Leisz v. Avista Corp., 2007 MT 347, ¶ 16 , 340 Mont. 294 , 174 P.3d 481 (unexplained use cannot form a basis for a claim of prescriptive right).	1	2011–2011
Renner v. Nemitz green mont · 2001 2 sentences 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 . 2004Albert , ¶ 20; Renner v. Nemitz, 2001 MT 202, ¶ 13 , 306 Mont. 292, ¶ 13 , 33 P.3d 255, ¶ 13 ; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 .	1	2004–2004
Tanner v. Dream Island, Inc. green mont · 1996 2 sentences 2002Renner , ¶ 13; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 88 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Tanner v. Dream Island, Inc. (1996), 275 Mont. 414, 425 , 913 P.2d 641, 648 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 ; Glantz v. Gabel (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858, 860 . 2002Renner , ¶ 13; Wareing, 280 Mont. at 209 , 930 P.2d at 45 ; Warnack v. Coneen Family Trust (1996), 88 278 Mont. 80, 83 , 923 P.2d 1087, 1089 ; Tanner v. Dream Island, Inc. (1996), 275 Mont. 414, 425 , 913 P.2d 641, 648 ; Lemont Land Corp. v. Rogers (1994), 269 Mont. 180, 185 , 887 P.2d 724, 727-28 ; Mountain View Cemetery v. Granger (1978), 175 Mont. 351, 356 , 574 P.2d 254, 257 ; Glantz v. Gabel (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858, 860 .	1	2002–2002
Marquis v. State Farm Fire & Casualty Co. green kan · 1998 1 sentence 2000Co. (Kan. 1998), 961 P.2d 1213 .	1	2000–2000
Johnson v. Division of Motor Vehicles green mont · 1985 2 sentences 1994In Johnson v. Division of Motor Vehicles (1985), 219 Mont. 310 , 711 P.2d 815 , we quoted the following reasoning: [P]ermitting a delayed test at the subsequent offer of the motorist would require officers to wait and see if there was a change of mind by the refusing motorist, and would require officers to forego other responsibilities in order to arrange the belated test — all contrary to the clear intent behind the implied consent law that the test be submitted and completed expeditiously. [Citation omitted.] Johnson, 711 P.2d at 818 . 1994In Johnson v. Division of Motor Vehicles (1985), 219 Mont. 310 , 711 P.2d 815 , we quoted the following reasoning: [P]ermitting a delayed test at the subsequent offer of the motorist would require officers to wait and see if there was a change of mind by the refusing motorist, and would require officers to forego other responsibilities in order to arrange the belated test — all contrary to the clear intent behind the implied consent law that the test be submitted and completed expeditiously. [Citation omitted.] Johnson, 711 P.2d at 818 .	1	1994–1994
Gaunt v. Motor Vehicle Div., Dept. of Transp. green arizctapp · 1983 1 sentence 1994E.g., Gaunt v. Motor Vehicle Division, Department of Transportation (Ariz. Ct. App. 1983), 666 P.2d 524, 527-28 .	1	1994–1994
State v. Coward green ncctapp · 1981 1 sentence 1992See, e.g., People v. Wickersham (Cal. 1982), 650 P.2d 311 ; State v. Coward (N.C.App. 1981), 283 S.E.2d 536 .	1	1992–1992
Allied Sheet Metal Fabricators, Inc. v. Peoples National Bank green washctapp · 1974 2 sentences 1989The minority rule is based upon the rule or statute that there is but one action for the recovery of a debt which is secured by collateral.’ ” 518 P.2d at 739 . 1989The minority rule is based upon the rule or statute that there is but one action for the recovery of a debt which is secured by collateral. 518 P.2d at 739 .	1	1989–1989
McPherson v. Monegan green mont · 1947 2 sentences 1982McPherson v. Monegan (1947), 120 Mont. 454 , 187 P.2d 542 . 1982McPherson v. Monegan (1947), 120 Mont. 454 , 187 P.2d 542 .	1	1982–1982
Weyerhaeuser Steamship Co. v. United States green scotus · 1963 2 sentences 1979For example, contribution for one-half of the benefits was allowed by the United States Supreme Court in Weyerhaeuser Steamship Company v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 597 , 83 S.Ct. 926 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1 , even though the Federal Employees Compensation Act, which covered the employer was indicated as the exclusive remedy against the employer. 1979For example, contribution for one-half of the benefits was allowed by the United States Supreme Court in Weyerhaeuser Steamship Company v. United States (1963), 372 U.S. 597 , 83 S.Ct. 926 , 10 L.Ed.2d 1 , even though the Federal Employees Compensation Act, which covered the employer was indicated as the exclusive remedy against the employer.	1	1979–1979
Te Selle v. Storey green mont · 1957 2 sentences 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 . 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 .	1	1978–1978
O'CONNOR v. Brodie green mont · 1969 2 sentences 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 . 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 .	1	1978–1978
Lunceford v. Trenk green mont · 1974 2 sentences 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 . 1978Taylor v. Petranek, supra; Lunceford v. Trenk (1974), 163 Mont. 504, 508 , 518 P.2d 266 ; O’Connor v. Brodie (1969), 153 Mont. 129, 139 , 454 P.2d 920 ; Scott v. Weinheimer, supra; TeSelle v. Storey (1957), 133 Mont. 1, 5 , 319 P.2d 218 ; Glantz v. Gable (1923), 66 Mont. 134, 141 , 212 P. 858 .	1	1978–1978
Mosier v. Carney green mich · 1965 2 sentences 1975Angvall, supra. Respondents cite the minority rule allowing interspousal tort actions by judicial modification of the common law rule, as stated in Mosier v. Carney, 376 Mich. 532 , 138 N.W.2d 343 , and citations contained therein. 1975Angvall, supra. Respondents cite the minority rule allowing interspousal tort actions by judicial modification of the common law rule, as stated in Mosier v. Carney, 376 Mich. 532 , 138 N.W.2d 343 , and citations contained therein.	1	1975–1975
Cullen v. Peschel neutral mont · 1943 2 sentences 1961In Cullen v. Peschel, 115 Mont. 187 , 142 P.2d 559 , the actual holding was that the plaintiff’s theory was inherently improbable in light of all of the facts present in the case. 1961In Cullen v. Peschel, 115 Mont. 187 , 142 P.2d 559 , the actual holding was that the plaintiff’s theory was inherently improbable in light of all of the facts present in the case.	1	1961–1961
Putnam v. Putnam green mont · 1929 2 sentences 1961In Putnam v. Putnam, 86 Mont. 135 , 282 P. 855 , the minority rule was cited although it was not necessary to the decision since all of the testimony concerning the specific point involved denied the right of the plaintiff to recover and there was no need to take his testimony at its weakest. 1961In Putnam v. Putnam, 86 Mont. 135 , 282 P. 855 , the minority rule was cited although it was not necessary to the decision since all of the testimony concerning the specific point involved denied the right of the plaintiff to recover and there was no need to take his testimony at its weakest.	1	1961–1961
Severy v. Central Pacific Railroad green cal · 1875 1 sentence 1947Co., 51 Cal. 194 , involving a description as running “along the easterly line”; Warden v. South Pasadena Realty [& improvement] Co. 178 Al. 440, 174 Pac. 26 , the conveyance reading, “along the southerly line”; Cottle v. Young, 59 Me. 105 , the description being, “running on the westerly line”; Fearing v. Irwin, 4 Daly, N. Y., 385, the description involved, “along the easterly side.” In support of the minority rule that a boundary to and with the side of a street carries the fee to the center of the street unless the contrary intent appears from the deed, the case of City of Nashville v. Lawr	1	1947–1947
Cottle v. Young neutral me · 1871 1 sentence 1947Co., 51 Cal. 194 , involving a description as running “along the easterly line”; Warden v. South Pasadena Realty [& improvement] Co. 178 Al. 440, 174 Pac. 26 , the conveyance reading, “along the southerly line”; Cottle v. Young, 59 Me. 105 , the description being, “running on the westerly line”; Fearing v. Irwin, 4 Daly, N. Y., 385, the description involved, “along the easterly side.” In support of the minority rule that a boundary to and with the side of a street carries the fee to the center of the street unless the contrary intent appears from the deed, the case of City of Nashville v. Lawr	1	1947–1947
Warden v. S. Pasadena Realty & Improvement Co. green washctapp · 1918 1 sentence 1947Co., 51 Cal. 194 , involving a description as running “along the easterly line”; Warden v. South Pasadena Realty [& improvement] Co. 178 Al. 440, 174 Pac. 26 , the conveyance reading, “along the southerly line”; Cottle v. Young, 59 Me. 105 , the description being, “running on the westerly line”; Fearing v. Irwin, 4 Daly, N. Y., 385, the description involved, “along the easterly side.” In support of the minority rule that a boundary to and with the side of a street carries the fee to the center of the street unless the contrary intent appears from the deed, the case of City of Nashville v. Lawr	1	1947–1947
City of Nashville v. Lawrence green tenn · 1925 2 sentences 1947Co., 51 Cal. 194 , involving a description as running “along the easterly line”; Warden v. South Pasadena Realty [& improvement] Co. 178 Al. 440, 174 Pac. 26 , the conveyance reading, “along the southerly line”; Cottle v. Young, 59 Me. 105 , the description being, “running on the westerly line”; Fearing v. Irwin, 4 Daly, N. Y., 385, the description involved, “along the easterly side.” In support of the minority rule that a boundary to and with the side of a street carries the fee to the center of the street unless the contrary intent appears from the deed, the case of City of Nashville v. Lawr 1947Co., 51 Cal. 194 , involving a description as running “along the easterly line”; Warden v. South Pasadena Realty [& improvement] Co. 178 Al. 440, 174 Pac. 26 , the conveyance reading, “along the southerly line”; Cottle v. Young, 59 Me. 105 , the description being, “running on the westerly line”; Fearing v. Irwin, 4 Daly, N. Y., 385, the description involved, “along the easterly side.” In support of the minority rule that a boundary to and with the side of a street carries the fee to the center of the street unless the contrary intent appears from the deed, the case of City of Nashville v. Lawr	1	1947–1947
Palmer v. Poor green ind · 1889	1	1917–1917

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