Property Ownership
In Minnesota, a 'prescriptive easement' may be established by:
ARecording a written easement agreement with the county
BOpenly, continuously, hostilely, and notoriously using another's land for a statutory period without permission✓ Correct
CPaying compensation to the property owner for use of their land
DObtaining a court order before using the land
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in Minnesota is established through open, continuous, hostile (without permission), and notorious use of another's land for the statutory period (similar to adverse possession requirements). Unlike adverse possession, the user does not obtain title—they obtain only a right to continue the specific use.
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