EATON v. MADSEN

No. 79-155.

388 So.2d 1275 (1980)

Gerald EATON, As Personal Representative of the Estate of K.W. Van Landingham, Gerald R. Schommer; and Ronald W. Van Landingham, Appellants, v. Blair MADSEN; Lawrence R. Giacin; Russell L. Bailey; Richard C. Finucan; Harry R. Padula; J. William Watkins; and Broward County, Appellees.

District Court of Appeal of Florida, Fourth District.

Rehearing Denied October 21, 1980.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Gary M. Farmer of Abrams, Anton, Robbins, Resnick, Schneider and Mager, Hollywood, for appellants.

Kenneth G. Stevens of Dale & Stevens, Fort Lauderdale, for appellees.


PER CURIAM.

This litigation, involving the creation of an easement, turns upon the interpretation of the term "abutting property owners." Our research has failed to disclose any Florida cases which define "abut" when it is used in a deed or other instrument creating an easement. Moreover, there seems to be no unanimity of opinion in other jurisdictions on whether "abut," when used in a deed creating an easement, includes...

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