Maine Court Upholds Neighbour's Beach Access Right Over Property Owner

Times of India · world

A property dispute at Popham Beach, Maine, has concluded with the state's highest court affirming a neighbour's right to access the beach. Richard Tappen purchased land in front of Clark Hill's cottage and sued him for trespassing, claiming ownership. However, the Maine Supreme Judicial Court upheld a lower court's ruling, recognizing Hill's implied easement for recreational use. This decision acknowledges the long-standing use of the area by Hill's family for generations, despite Tappen's claim to the land.