Settling Disputes Over Property Easements

• Overview

Understand the context in which easement disputes often arise and how to settle or resolve them.Disputes over property easements can arise in a number of contexts and can result in years of costly litigation. This topic will help lawyers, right of way agents, land acquisition personnel and other persons responsible for the preparation, negotiation, execution and use of easements better understand the context in which easement disputes often arise and how to settle or resolve easement disputes. The speaker will provide an overview of common methods used to settle easement disputes and discuss ways to anticipate and avoid easement disputes in the future.

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Agenda

Begin at the Beginning

• Clarity in Drafting/Negotiating Easement Terms

• Due Diligence at the Outset

• Full Contemplation of Intended Use

Context of Some Typical Easement Disputes and Settlement

• Condemnation

• Construction

• Access and Use

Common Legal Methods Used to Settle Easement Disputes

• Amendment of Existing Easement

• Termination of Easement

• Judicial Remedies