Kennedy v. Martin

Quinn-Brintnall, A.C.J. —

Stephen Kennedy sought an easement of necessity across Tom and Sharon Martin’s property. The Martins joined Joseph and Kaylee Cammack, adjacent landowners, claiming that the easement should be placed across their property. The trial court granted Kennedy an easement over the Martins’ property and *868ordered the Martins to pay the Cammacks’ attorney fees. The Martins appeal only the attorney fee award. We affirm.

FACTS

In 1969, Kennedy’s parents divided property in Clallam County into two separate parcels. That same year, they sold the western parcel to the Martins, leaving…