World AffairsTimes of India•1 min read•10/29/2026 (2h ago)

California couple wins garden rights after neighbour’s 1955 deal for $250

California couple wins garden rights after neighbour’s 1955 deal for $250
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A California couple who bought a home in 2019 found themselves in a legal battle after their neighbour claimed ownership of a 20-by-20-foot garden they believed was theirs. The dispute centred on a 1955 agreement involving $250, babysitting services and land access rights. On Monday, a California appeals court upheld the couple's exclusive right to use the garden.

Key Takeaways

  • A California couple who bought a home in 2019 found themselves in a legal battle after their neighbour claimed ownership of a 20-by-20-foot garden they believed was theirs.
  • The dispute centred on a 1955 agreement involving $250, babysitting services and land access rights.
  • On Monday, a California appeals court upheld the couple's exclusive right to use the garden.

A California couple who bought a home in 2019 found themselves in a legal battle after their neighbour claimed ownership of a 20-by-20-foot garden they believed was theirs. The dispute centred on a 1955 agreement involving $250, babysitting services and land access rights. On Monday, a California appeals court upheld the couple's exclusive right to use the garden.

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