Massachusetts Appeals Court November 2, 2011, No. 10-P-2106 (Horvitz v. Wile)

This appeal presents another episode in the history of approximately two decades of hostility between neighboring ocean-front landowners in the city of Beverly.

Background. The plaintiffs, Carol and Jeffrey W. Horvitz (Horvitzes), own a substantial residence and adjoining grounds. The defendant, Evan Wile, owns and controls an adjoining parcel of 2.9 acres of undeveloped land.