Property Ownership
Under Louisiana law, the 'servitude of drain' (servitude d'écoulement) allows:
AA utility company to run power lines across a property
BDrainage of water from one estate to cross a lower estate✓ Correct
CThe public to fish in a private pond
DA landowner to drain wetlands without a permit
Explanation
The servitude of drain (écoulement) in Louisiana is a predial servitude that allows the natural or artificial drainage of water from a dominant estate to pass through or across a lower servient estate.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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