“The address tells us this couldn’t have been written on the date shown,” he said. “Arlene’s statement gives the court another reason to question it.”
“And the easement?” I asked.
“The land trust can’t record it while this dispute hangs over your title. We’ll ask the court to address Dale’s claim as soon as possible.”
Waiting was difficult. Every morning, I looked toward the far meadow and thought about Luke driving away with that envelope beside him. I had the documents back, but they still couldn’t accomplish what he had intended until the lawsuit was settled.
At the hearing, Dale sat beside his lawyer without looking in my direction. Arlene sat behind Walt and me. When Dale noticed her, he turned so abruptly that his lawyer touched his sleeve.
Walt started with our recorded deed. Then he presented Dale’s letter, dated September 8, along with the county notice establishing that 1147 Mill Creek Road did not become our address until October 1.
Dale’s lawyer examined both documents. He had submitted the letter on his client’s behalf, but he appeared to notice the date conflict for the first time. He requested time to review it.
