Supreme Court Upholds 'Corner-Crossing' Right to Access Public Lands
The Supreme Court has declined to hear a case concerning 'corner-crossing' on Western lands, leaving a previous ruling intact. This decision allows individuals to step over private property to move between public parcels.
An attorney representing four hunters, who were charged with trespassing, has welcomed the Supreme Court's decision. The hunters had argued that they had the right to cross private land to access public parcels, a practice known as 'corner-crossing'.
The decision upholds an earlier ruling by a three-judge panel of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which now stands as the binding law over six Western states. This ruling grants individuals the right to cross private property to move between public parcels, provided they do not cause damage or disturbance.
The Supreme Court's decision not to hear the case leaves the 10th Circuit's ruling in place, affirming the right to 'corner-crossing' in six Western states. This decision is likely to be welcomed by outdoor enthusiasts and hunters who rely on this practice to access public lands.
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