Rogers v. Pedro

OPINION OF THE COURT BY

HAYASHI, C.J.

In this appeal, appellants seek a reversal of the trial court’s judgment that ordered an easement by necessity under Hawaii Revised Statutes (HRS) § 7-1 through a portion of their property. We affirm.

At the outset, we must take note of the appellants’ failure to follow Rule 3(b)(5) of Rules of the Supreme Court of the State of Hawaii in their opening brief. In this jury-waived trial, the court entered its written findings of fact and conclusions of law pursuant to Hawaii Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 52(a). Appellants do not specify or even allege which, if…