Robison v. Asbill

GOOLSBY, Judge.

This is an action for damages arising out of the respondent’s alleged wrongful denial to the appellants Steve Robison, Ulrike Robison, Lee Martains, Janice Martains, and Chris Crutchfield of access to and use of a right-of-way easement across Asbill’s property. The trial court granted Asbill summary judgment on the ground that a prior declaratory judgment action barred the instant action under principles of res judicata. We reverse. 1

Previously, the appellants brought an action against Asbill and others, alleging Asbill had denied them access from a public road across their…