John M. Hoch v. Rob Vance

BURDICK, Chief Justice.

Rob and Becky Vance appeal from the Nez Perce County district court’s order granting partial summary judgment to John and Carole Hoch. Specifically, the Vances are appealing the district court’s decision that the Hoehs’ warranty deed granted them an easement over the “upper road.” Alternatively, the Vances argue that the district court erred in finding that the warranty deed was unambiguous. We affirm the district court’s decision.

I. FACTUAL AND PROCEDURAL BACKGROUND

Jack Cridlebaugh bought 90 acres of land at Waha in Nez Perce County, which he subdivided into several…