Bloomfield v. Weakland

The issue in this dispute involves alleged easements appurtenant to certain subdivision lots. Plaintiffs each claim that he or she has a right to such an easement, and they brought the present action against defendant for declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to establish that right. Defendant asserts that plaintiffs are barred from receiving the relief that they seek on the ground of claim preclusion. The trial court concluded that plaintiffs’ claims were not barred and granted plaintiffs’ motion for summary judgment on the underlying merits of the case (that is, respecting the…