Baker v. Walnut Bowls, Inc.

James Baker and Linda Baker (the Bakers) filed a declaratory judgment action asking the trial court to determine the location of an express easement reserved by their predecessors in title over property owned by Walnut Bowls, Inc. (Walnut Bowls). Walnut Bowls’ answer alleged two affirmative defenses: (1) the easement was abandoned; and (2) the easement was *295extinguished by adverse possession. Via a counterclaim, Walnut Bowls added additional parties to the lawsuit and asked the court to quiet title to the property. After a bench trial, the judge found in favor of Walnut Bowls. On appeal, the…