Escrow & TitleIntermediateAlaska Exam

In Alaska, an 'easement by necessity' arises when:

AA utility company requires access for maintenance
BA landlocked parcel can only be accessed through an adjacent propertyCorrect
CAn easement is dedicated in a subdivision plat
DA historic pathway has been used by the public for 10 years, in general

Why A landlocked parcel can only be accessed through an adjacent property Is Correct

Answer B: A landlocked parcel can only be accessed through an adjacent property

An easement by necessity is implied by law when a parcel of land is landlocked — completely surrounded by other private land — and can only be accessed by crossing adjacent property. Courts will imply this easement as a matter of law when the circumstances require it.

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