Lawwly

Orr v. Mortvedt

Supreme Court of Iowa

735 N.W. 2d 610 (2007)

Relevant factsFree

Four adjoining landowners disputed rights to use the full surface of a recreational, non-commercial man-made lake formed in an abandoned quarry that spanned all their properties, and the trial court limited each owner's use to the surface area within their own boundaries and permitted draining and fencing along boundary lines within each owner's portion.

IssueFree

Whether, under Iowa law, a property owner's right to use the surface of a nonnavigable lake is limited to that portion of the surface lying within the boundaries of the owner's property.

Unlock the full brief

Free accounts read 20 full briefs. No card required.

Related cases