Property Ownership
A 'prescriptive easement' in Georgia is created by use that is:
APermissive, open, and continuous for 20 years
BOpen, notorious, hostile (without permission), and continuous for the required statutory period✓ Correct
CGranted by the county court after 10 years
DEstablished by a deed restriction
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is created by use that is open, notorious, hostile (without the owner's permission), and continuous for the statutory period (typically 20 years in Georgia). It is similar to adverse possession but creates only an easement.
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