Stines v. Willyng, Inc

In Stines v. Willyng, Inc., 81 N.C. App. 98, 344 S.E.2d 546 (1986), a recorded plat designated certain land lying north and west of platted lots as "Park Property." This Court found that there was "absolutely no reference here to anything on the plat itself which is sufficient to serve as a pointer or a guide to the ascertainment of the location of the land." Id. at 101, 344 S.E.2d at 548. "Nothing on the plat or referred to therein would enable a title attorney to determine the precise boundaries of the area burdened with the park easement." Id. Thus, the areas designated as "Park Property" were patently ambiguous and did not create an easement or dedication of the area for park purposes. Id.; See also Thompson, 221 N.C. 178, 19 S.E.2d 484.