Akin v. Four Corners Encampment

Opinion by

Judge J. JONES.

Petitioners, Jack Akin and Carol Stepe, appeal the district court’s judgment in favor of respondents on their petition seeking to condemn an easement for a private way of necessity over respondents’ property pursuant to art. II, § 14 of the Colorado Constitution and § 38-1-102(3), C.R.S.2006. They also appeal the district court’s order denying their motion to amend their petition to substitute a pipeline company as the petitioner, and the district court’s orders awarding attorney fees to respondents.

Because we conclude that art. II, § 14 and § 38-1-102(3) do not…