Property Ownership

In Michigan, the doctrine of accretion adds land to a waterfront property when:

AThe owner fills in the waterway
BSediment gradually deposits and builds up the shoreline through natural water action✓ Correct
CThe government expands the property by condemnation
DThe owner obtains an easement from the state

Explanation

Accretion is the gradual, natural deposit of soil and sediment by water that increases the size of a waterfront property. Michigan waterfront owners may gain land through accretion.

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