Property Ownership

In Minnesota, 'reliction' (dereliction) in real property law refers to:

AThe abandonment of a property by its owner
BThe gradual withdrawal of water that exposes new dry land, which becomes the property of the adjacent riparian owner✓ Correct
CThe erosion of a shoreline property
DThe legal process of quieting title

Explanation

Reliction (or dereliction) occurs when a body of water gradually recedes or withdraws, exposing new dry land. In Minnesota, where lake and river levels can change over time, the newly exposed land may become the property of the adjacent riparian landowner. This is particularly relevant for lakes experiencing long-term water level changes.

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