ALMENDRAS V. CA
GR 110067, MARCH 13, 1997

FACTS:

Almendras’ property was surrounded by different properties owned by different people—on the north was Pang Eng’s, east was Yap’s, west was Opone’s, and south was Bongo’s. Yap and Pang Eng both enclosed their properties against Almendras. She filed for an easement of right of way. Bongo then enclosed his property and this was followed soon after by Opone.

HELD:

Where there are several estates surrounding the dominant estate, and the easement may be established on any of them, the one where the way is shortest and will cause less damage should be chosen.