Property Ownership
A prescriptive easement in Kentucky is acquired by using another's land:
AWith the owner's written permission for 15 years
BOpenly, continuously, and adversely without permission for the statutory period✓ Correct
CUnder a written easement agreement for 10 years
DBy purchasing the right from the owner
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired by using another's land openly, continuously, exclusively, and adversely (without permission) for the statutory period, similar to adverse possession but for a right of use rather than ownership.
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