Property Ownership
In Alaska, which type of easement is created by long-term, open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of another's land?
AEasement by necessity
BPrescriptive easement✓ Correct
CEasement by express grant
DEasement by implication
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is created by using another's property openly, notoriously, hostilely, continuously, and without permission for the statutory period. Alaska's prescriptive period is 10 years.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Adverse PossessionA doctrine by which a person can gain legal title to another's land by openly, continuously, and adversely occupying it for a statutory period.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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