Littoral Rights

Littoral Rights in the United States

Littoral Rights in Connecticut

The term ‘riparian rights’ refers to the rights of owner (more in the United States)s of land (more in the U.S.) abutting a stream, while the term ‘littoral rights’ refers to the rights of owner (more in the United States)s of land (more in the U.S.) abutting the surface waters of a lake or the sea. See Mobile Dry Docks v. City of Mobile, 146 Ala. 198, 40 So. 205 (1906)
Lands such as plaintiff’s which border on a lake or ocean are called littoral lands. Riparian lands border rivers or streams. The principles applicable to riparian and littoral lands are the same. 101 Ranch v. U.S., 905 F.2d 180, 185 (8th Cir. 1990).
“[T]he term `riparian rights’ refers to the rights of owner (more in the United States)s of land (more in the U.S.) abutting a stream, while the term `littoral rights’ refers to the rights of owner (more in the United States)s of land (more in the U.S.) abutting surface waters of a lake or sea. However, the term `riparian’ is now used generally to describe a landowner (more in the United States) who owns land (more in the U.S.) bordering upon, bounded by, fronting upon, abutting or adjacent and contiguous to and in contact with a body of water.” Stefanoni v Duncan, 92 Connecticut (provision) App. 172 (2005).

Concept of Littoral Rights in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Littoral Rights: Rights concerning properties abutting an ocean or lake rather than a river or stream (riparian). Littoral rights are usually concerned with the use or enjoyment of the shore.

Concept of Littoral Rights in the context of Real Property

A short definition of Littoral Rights: Rights concerning properties abutting an ocean or lake rather than a river or stream (riparian). Littoral rights are usually concerned with the use or enjoyment of the shore.