sillz wrote:
The state parcel does not have road access. The resident
owns the land in front of the State parcel

aha! That makes a big difference. In theory, every landowner has the
legal right to access his land whether that landowner is an individual
or a State. In an access dispute, a judge will decide where and how
that access will be accomplished. It might not be convenient or
sensible or inexpensive and it might be via a totally different route,
but rest assured, there will be access for the State some way somehow.
My bet is that the State and the Landowner will work out a deal before
it goes to trial. The State may agree to pay for the easement annually
or something like that. Unfortunately, this doesn't guarantee that the
gate will come down. But this'll be interesting.
Don't forget to let us know,
Thanks,
Rick
btw, I'm not a lawyer. I'm just a broker and investor who's been
through my fair share of boundary and access disputes.