Property Ownership
In Kentucky, the 'merger doctrine' (as it applies to easements) means that if the dominant and servient estates come under the same ownership:
AThe easement becomes a permanent right
BThe easement is extinguished because you cannot have an easement over your own property✓ Correct
CThe easement transfers to an adjacent parcel
DThe easement must be re-recorded
Explanation
When the dominant and servient estates come under common ownership, the easement appurtenant is extinguished by merger, because there is no longer a need for an easement — the owner can use all of their own land.
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