The Estoppel-By-Deed Doctrine

The doctrine of estoppel-by-deed prevents sellers of real estate from later denying the existence and use of certain private easements referenced in a deed. The New Hampshire Supreme Court reiterated this doctrine earlier this year in Loeffler v. Bernier (March 31, 2020).

Deeds transferring real property include legal descriptions so all parties are clear on the … Read the rest