Pyramid Development, L.L.C. v. D&J Associates

In this appeal, we consider whether the trial court erred in admitting parol evidence to aid in interpreting the terms of an easement, and in granting an injunction against Pyramid Development, L.L.C. (“Pyramid”) to prevent it from interfering with D&J Associates’ (“D&J”) use of an easement over certain property (“the property”) owned by Pyramid.

I. Facts and Proceedings Below

On March 30, 1984, D&J acquired title to a building located at 1719 and 1721 Summit Avenue in the City of Richmond. The building’s public entrances are located on Summit Avenue, with the commercial entrances and loading…