This Knoxville woman has taken her neighbor to court over a 40-foot-long trench across her backyard – neighbor claims easement exists, has the right to run line there

While we adhere to strict editorial guidelines, partners on this page may provide us earnings. Imagine coming home from work to find a three-and-a-half-foot trench dug in the middle of your backyard that runs 40 feet long. It’s the stuff of nightmares, but it’s a reality for Knoxville, Tennessee homeowner Linda Riddle.

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