Property Ownership

In Maine, which of the following best describes an easement by necessity?

AAn easement granted by a court order in a dispute
BAn easement created when a property is landlocked and has no other access✓ Correct
CAn easement for utility lines across a property
DA prescriptive easement acquired through long use

Explanation

An easement by necessity arises when a parcel of land is landlocked with no access to a public road. The law implies an easement over the grantor's remaining land to give the landlocked parcel access.

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