Jensen v. Doherty

McFADDEN, Justice.

Appellant Jensen instituted this action in 1975 seeking to establish an easement interest in a parking area adjacent to his place of business in order that his customers could continue to park there. The area was owned at that time by the respondent, who also owned and operated a neighboring business. After the respondent answered the complaint and filed a counterclaim, a pretrial conference was held.1 The court suggested that some of the issues raised might well be resolved by way of partial summary judgment. One year later the appellant moved for partial summary judgment…