Goodwin v. Johnson

ANDERSON, J.:

Troy K. Goodwin and Fonda E. Goodwin (the Goodwins) appeal the master-in-equity’s order relocating their easement by necessity. We affirm.

FACTS/PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

The Goodwins originally brought this cause of action against Martha and Ernie Johnson (the Johnsons) on December 18, 1996, in an effort to establish an easement across the John-sons’ property. The disputed property consisted of a road that ran from a public highway through the Johnsons’ property to the Goodwins’ property. The Goodwins argued they were entitled to the easement under several theories, including: (1) an…