“Tennessee couple loses land claim despite 30 years of mowing and gardening”

Key points

• Developed by Design, LLC sued to confirm a 30-foot right-of-way across the Travises' property.
• Tennessee Court of Appeals upheld lower court ruling that the land belonged to the developer.
• Court found Travises failed to prove adverse possession with actual, exclusive, continuous use.
• Activities like mowing, gardening, and yard sales did not meet legal possession standards.
• Ruling remanded for execution of judgment and cost allocation to the Travises.