Property Ownership
In Kansas, a 'prescriptive easement' differs from adverse possession in that a prescriptive easement:
ATransfers full title to the user
BCreates only a right of use without transferring title to the property✓ Correct
CRequires a longer time period than adverse possession
DOnly applies to utilities, not private parties
Explanation
A prescriptive easement creates a right to use another's land (like a path or road) through long continuous use, but does not transfer ownership. Adverse possession transfers title.
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