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Dispute over ownership of land adjacent to plaintiff's house, Misreading of material evidence by lower appellate court, Determination of land as appurtenant to plaintiff's house despite intervening lane. Analysis: The judgment involves a second appeal filed by the plaintiff against the decision of the lower appellate court. The plaintiff succeeded in the trial court, but the lower appellate court reversed the decision. The dispute revolved around a piece of land adjacent to the plaintiff's house, claimed by both parties as appurtenant to their properties. The plaintiff contended that the land need not be contiguous to be considered appurtenant. The lower appellate court's decision was challenged on grounds of misreading evidence and misinterpretation of the concept of appurtenance. The appellant's counsel argued that the lower court's finding was based on conjecture and surmises rather than correct evidence evaluation. The lower court's reliance on an alleged admission by the plaintiff regarding tethering cattle inside the house was refuted by the actual statement of the plaintiff, contradicting the lower court's interpretation. The appellant highlighted contradictions in the defendants' statements and emphasized the absence of contradictions in the plaintiff's witnesses' testimonies, questioning the lower court's reliance on the location of the disputed land across a lane. Regarding the concept of appurtenance, the appellant's counsel argued that contiguity was not a prerequisite for land to be considered appurtenant. Citing a precedent, the counsel emphasized that beneficial enjoyment of the parent property was crucial, not physical adjacency. The Commissioner's report indicated the land's proximity to the plaintiff's house and its exclusive use, supporting the appellant's claim. The judgment referenced a legal precedent to reinforce the argument that land opposite a house could be appurtenant, even with a public road in between. The judgment concluded that the lower court's findings were based on misinterpretation and conjecture, warranting interference. The land in question, although separated by a narrow lane, was deemed appurtenant to the plaintiff's house due to its beneficial use. Consequently, the appeal was allowed, the lower court's decision was set aside, and the trial court's judgment in favor of the plaintiff was restored, decreeing the suit with costs.
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