What is the test for an independent review of a court's interpretation of the instruments creating an easement where the evidence is not disputed?

California, United States of America


The following excerpt is from Emcke v. Holst, B264516 (Cal. App. 2016):

We independently review a trial court's interpretation of the instruments creating an easement where, like the case before us, the evidence is not disputed. (City of Manhattan Beach v. Superior Court (1996) 13 Cal.4th 232, 238.)

2. Mansard had no right to grant easements over the Road

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