Property Ownership
A prescriptive easement in Connecticut is acquired through use that is:
APermissive and with the owner's consent
BOpen, continuous, hostile (without permission), and for the statutory period✓ Correct
CGovernment-authorized and compensated
DRecorded in the land records
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired through open, continuous, hostile (without owner's permission), and notorious use for Connecticut's statutory period (15 years), similar to adverse possession but for easement rights only.
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