Rodriguez v. Lajoma Corp.
Nicolas Rodriguez filed a complaint alleging that Lajoma Corporation had obstructed access to a recorded easement that provided vehicular entry to the rear portion of Rodriguez's property. Lajoma argued that Rodriguez's easement rights had extinguished and that he was equitably estopped from asserting any interest in the easement. After a bench trial, the trial court found that Rodriguez had an express easement, 50 feet in length, along the eastern boundary of Lajoma's property, enjoined the parties from blocking access to the easement, and awarded Rodriguez $41,000 in damages.
Both parties appeal the judgment. Rodriguez contends that the trial court misinterpreted the length of the easement, asserting that his right of passageway extends approximately 100 feet to the rear of his property. Lajoma, in turn, argues that the evidence at trial showed that the easement has been extinguished and that Rodriguez is equitably estopped from asserting his easement rights. Lajoma also argues that Rodriguez failed to introduce any evidence that he suffered damages. court affirm the judgment in its entirety.
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