State Ex Rel. Thornton v. Hay
Supreme Court of Oregon
462 P.2d 671 (1969)
Relevant factsFree
Hay (defendant), a beachside resort owner, sought to fence off the dry-sand area of his oceanfront property — the land between the high-tide line and the upland vegetation line — to exclude the public, prompting the State of Oregon (plaintiff) to seek an injunction preserving public access; the trial court granted the injunction, and Hay appealed.
IssueFree
Whether, under Oregon law, the state has authority to restrict a property owner's use of the dry-sand area of oceanfront real estate.