Property Ownership
In Idaho, what is a 'prescriptive easement' and how is it created?
AAn easement granted by written agreement
BAn easement acquired through open, notorious, hostile, continuous use of another's land for the statutory period✓ Correct
CAn easement created by government condemnation
DAn easement granted by plat dedication
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in Idaho is similar to adverse possession but creates only a right to use (not ownership). It requires open, notorious, hostile, continuous use for the statutory period (5 years in Idaho). Unlike adverse possession, tax payment is not required for prescriptive easements.
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