Burton v. Hankins

Brian S. Miller, Judge.

Appellants James and Sonja Burton petitioned the Faulkner County Court to establish a roadway by necessity across the lands of appellees Steve and Lisa Hankins to access appellants’ property. The county court denied the petition. On appeal de novo, the Faulkner County Circuit Court affirmed the county court and denied the petition. On appeal to this court, appellants contend that the lower courts erred in their interpretation of the applicable statutes and that their decisions were against the preponderance of the evidence. We affirm.

Appellants are the owners of…