Property Ownership
A prescriptive easement is created through:
AA written and recorded agreement between neighboring property owners
BOpen, continuous, hostile, and exclusive use of another's land for the statutory period✓ Correct
CCourt condemnation proceedings
DA purchase agreement
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired by using another's land openly, continuously, hostilely (without permission), and for the statutory period — similar to adverse possession, but for an easement right rather than full ownership.
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