Lalonde v. Renaud
Supreme Court of Vermont
597 A.2d 305 (1989)
In 1966, Jacques and Therese Lalonde (plaintiffs) bought development property along Lake Champlain, and a recorded map referenced in their deed designated one lot for use only as a park. In 1982, Renaud (defendant) bought a portion of that land from Lalonde, including the park lot, and later tried to develop it; Lalonde sued to stop the development. The trial court ruled for Lalonde, holding that because Lalonde had originally sold the property with reference to the map showing the park's location, Renaud was barred from developing that lot, and Renaud sought review.
Whether a purchaser is obligated to preserve a park when the park is only referenced through a recorded document rather than described directly in the deed itself.