Robinson v. Nordquist

OPINION BY CHIEF JUSTICE DONALD W. LEMONS

In this appeal, we consider whether the Circuit Court of the City of Alexandria ("circuit court") properly dismissed trespass and nuisance claims as time-barred and properly construed the provisions of express easements. Additionally, we consider whether the circuit court abused its discretion by denying a petition for a rule to show cause.

I. Facts and Proceedings

This appeal involves a dispute between neighboring landowners in Old Town Alexandria. Jane Washburn Robinson ("Robinson"), as Trustee of the Jane Washburn Robinson Living Trust, owns real…