Real Estate Law.
Practice point: The owner of waterway uplands has riparian rights, including reasonable access to the water.
Students should note that these rights are limited to the waters in front of the owner's property, and do not extend to the frontage of the adjoining parcel.
Casee: Kearns v. Thilburg, NY Slip Op 06518 (2d Dept. 2010)
Here is the opinion.
Monday's issue: Ethics.
