57 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1853–2025 5 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
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Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocquegreen2 sentences2024The alternative line of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive easement. 2024The alternative line of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive easement. | 1 | 8 |
Fullenwider v. Kitchensgreen2 sentences2018Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque , supra ; Fullenwider v. Kitchens , 223 Ark. 442 , 266 S.W.2d 281 (1954). 1998Whether one follows the reasoning of our decisions dating to Fullenwider v. Kitchens, 223 Ark. 442 , 226 S.W.2d 281 (1954), which hold that, to establish a prescriptive easement, the true owner must either know or be presumed to know of the adverse character of the claimant’s possession based on the facts and circumstances of the claimant’s use, or the alternative fine of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), which hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive | 1 | 6 |
White v. Zinigreen2 sentences1998Citing White v. Zini, 39 Ark.App. 83 , 838 S.W.2d 370 (1992), we held that the use may ripen into an easement by prescription even if the initial usage began permissively, if it is shown that the usage continued openly for the statutory period after the landowner knew that it was being used adversely, or under such circumstances that it would be presumed that the landowner knew it was adverse to his own interest. 1998Citing White v. Zini, 39 Ark. | 1 | 2 |
Craig v. O'BRYANgreen2 sentences2022See Craig, 227 Ark. 681 , 301 S.W.2d 18 (reversing the lower court’s establishment of a public easement, in part, because while there was evidence that the roadway had been used for some thirty years, none of the witnesses testified to seven years of consecutive or continuous use). 2022See Craig, 227 Ark. 681 , 301 S.W.2d 18 (reversing the lower court’s establishment of a public easement, in part, because while there was evidence that the roadway had been used for some thirty years, none of the witnesses testified to seven years of consecutive or continuous use). | 1 | 1 |
Trice v. Tricegreen2 sentences2021Trice, 91 Ark. 2021And, as we stated in in the 2005 Trice opinion, “[A]ll of these acts were consistent with the types of action a co-tenant—especially a family member—can take without giving notice of an adverse claim to his co-tenants.” Trice, 91 Ark. | 1 | 1 |
Dowdle v. Wheelergreen2 sentences2007However, the fact that the fence may have been degraded does not necessarily mean that the property is no longer “enclosed.” “The question, after all, in such cases is whether the enclosure, like other acts of possession and claim of ownership, is sufficient to ‘fly the flag’ over the land and put the true owner upon notice that his land is held under an adverse claim of ownership.” Dowdle v. Wheeler, 76 Ark. 529, 534 , 89 S.W. 1002, 1004 (1905). 2007However, the fact that the fence may have been degraded does not necessarily mean that the property is no longer “enclosed.” “The question, after all, in such cases is whether the enclosure, like other acts of possession and claim of ownership, is sufficient to ‘fly the flag’ over the land and put the true owner upon notice that his land is held under an adverse claim of ownership.” Dowdle v. Wheeler, 76 Ark. 529, 534 , 89 S.W. 1002, 1004 (1905). | 1 | 1 |
| State v. Taylorgreen | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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Harper v. Hannibal
neutral
2 sentences1998There must be a “distinct and positive assertion ... of a right hostile to the owner.” Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966). 1998There must be a “distinct and positive assertion ... of a right hostile to the owner.” Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966). | 4 | 1968–1998 |
Owners Ass'n of Foxcroft Woods, Inc. v. Foxglen Associates
green
2 sentences2024Owners Ass’n of Foxcroft Woods v. Foxglen, 346 Ark. 354 , 57 S.W.3d 187 (2001); Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S.W.2d 325 (1968). 2024Owners Ass’n of Foxcroft Woods v. Foxglen, 346 Ark. 354 , 57 S.W.3d 187 (2001); Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S.W.2d 325 (1968). | 3 | 2011–2024 |
Stone v. Halliburton
green
2 sentences1971In the recent case of Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S. W. 2d 325 (1968), we restated familiar rules that I consider to be controlling in the case at bar: Use which is permissive in its inception can never ripen into an adverse or hostile right no matter how long continued unless the statutory period has elapsed after notice of the adverse claim has been brought home to the owner. 1971In the recent case of Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S. W. 2d 325 (1968), we restated familiar rules that I consider to be controlling in the case at bar: Use which is permissive in its inception can never ripen into an adverse or hostile right no matter how long continued unless the statutory period has elapsed after notice of the adverse claim has been brought home to the owner. | 3 | 1971–2024 |
Terral v. Brooks
green
2 sentences1958“Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” Terral v. Brooks, 194 Ark. 311 , 108 S. W. 2d 489 . 1958“Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” Terral v. Brooks, 194 Ark. 311 , 108 S. W. 2d 489 . | 3 | 1954–1980 |
Carson v. County of Drew
green
2 sentences2025Carson, 354 Ark. 621, 128 S.W.3d 423. 2025Carson, 354 Ark. 621, 128 S.W.3d 423. | 2 | 2012–2025 |
Edge v. Sutherland
green
2 sentences2020Id. 2018Id. | 2 | 2018–2020 |
Hopper v. Daniel
green
2 sentences2009Id. 2005Id. | 2 | 2005–2009 |
Linebarger v. Late
neutral
2 sentences1990See Hirsch, supra; Ueltzen, supra; Linebarger v. Late, 214 Ark. 278 , 216 S.W.2d 56 (1948). 1990See Hirsch, supra; Ueltzen, supra; Linebarger v. Late, 214 Ark. 278 , 216 S.W.2d 56 (1948). | 2 | 1980–1990 |
Griffin v. Solomon
green
2 sentences1979Griffin v. Solomon, 235 Ark. 909 , 362 S.W. 2d 707 . 1979Griffin v. Solomon, 235 Ark. 909 , 362 S.W. 2d 707 . | 2 | 1969–1979 |
Culver v. Gillian
green
2 sentences1947Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” The case of Culver v. Gillian, 160 Ark. 397 , 254 S. W. 681 , involved the claim of title by adverse possession where the claimant was without color of title. 1947Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” The case of Culver v. Gillian, 160 Ark. 397 , 254 S. W. 681 , involved the claim of title by adverse possession where the claimant was without color of title. | 2 | 1941–1947 |
Wilson v. Schuman
green
1 sentence2019Id. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Ash v. First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas
neutral
1 sentence2019Id. ; see also Ark. | 1 | 2019–2019 |
Reynolds v. GFM LLC
neutral
1 sentence2015Reynolds v. GFM, LLC, 2013 Ark. | 1 | 2015–2015 |
Roberts v. Jackson
neutral
1 sentence2012Id. | 1 | 2012–2012 |
Fields v. Ginger
green
1 sentence2011The Johnson court noted that it had previously “rejected the notion that it was necessary in all cases that persons claiming a prescriptive easement must openly communicate their intention to use the road adversely before permissive use can ripen into an adverse right and recognized that the length of time and the circumstances under which the roadway was opened and used are sufficient to establish an adverse claim, when those circumstances indicate that the true owner knew or should have known that the road was being used adversely.” Id. | 1 | 2011–2011 |
Boyd v. Roberts
green
1 sentence2008Id. | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Bobo v. Jones
green
2 sentences2008Bobo v. Jones, 364 Ark. 564 , 222 S.W.3d 197 (2006); Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991). 2008Bobo v. Jones, 364 Ark. 564 , 222 S.W.3d 197 (2006); Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991). | 1 | 2008–2008 |
Mitchell v. Hammons
green
1 sentence2001Id. | 1 | 2001–2001 |
Wisdom v. Thomas
neutral
2 sentences1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St. 1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light Co.
green
2 sentences1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St. 1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
McGill v. Miller
green
1 sentence1996Relying on Fullenwider v. Kitchens, supra, and McGill v. Miller, supra, we recognized that the length of time and the circumstances under which the roadway was opened and used is sufficient to establish an adverse claim, when those circumstances indicate that the true owner knew or should have known that the road was being used adversely. | 1 | 1996–1996 |
McPherson v. McPherson
yellow
2 sentences1987McPherson v. McPherson, 258 Ark. 257 , 523 S.W.2d 623 (1975). 1987McPherson v. McPherson, 258 Ark. 257 , 523 S.W.2d 623 (1975). | 1 | 1987–1987 |
Palmer v. Sanders
neutral
2 sentences1983Suffice it to say, however, that the evidence is not unlike the proof set out in Palmer v. Sanders, 240 Ark. 859 , 402 S.W.2d 680 (1966), which was held insufficient to establish an adverse claim against cotenants. 1983Suffice it to say, however, that the evidence is not unlike the proof set out in Palmer v. Sanders, 240 Ark. 859 , 402 S.W.2d 680 (1966), which was held insufficient to establish an adverse claim against cotenants. | 1 | 1983–1983 |
Dodson v. Muldrew
neutral
2 sentences1979In Dodson v. Muldrew, 239 Ark. 202 , 388 S.W. 2d 90 (1965), the court stated that notorious acts of an unequivocal nature were required to give notice to co-tenants of an adverse claim. 1979In Dodson v. Muldrew, 239 Ark. 202 , 388 S.W. 2d 90 (1965), the court stated that notorious acts of an unequivocal nature were required to give notice to co-tenants of an adverse claim. | 1 | 1979–1979 |
| Wallace v. Ayres green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Bellamy v. Shryock green | 1 | 1972–1972 |
| Hartman v. Hartman green | 1 | 1967–1967 |
| Waller v. Dansby green | 1 | 1941–1941 |
| Hughes Bros. v. Redus neutral | 1 | 1941–1941 |
| Britt v. Berry green | 1 | 1937–1937 |
| Singer v. Naron green | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Iverson v. State green | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Blevins v. State neutral | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Oliver v. Howie neutral | 1 | 1927–1927 |
| Fletcher v. Fuller green | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| United States v. Chaves green | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| Carter v. Goodson neutral | 1 | 1914–1914 |
| McDonald v. Rankin green | 1 | 1911–1911 |
| Goodwin v. Garibaldi green | 1 | 1911–1911 |
| Brown v. Nelms green | 1 | 1911–1911 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.