Property Ownership
A Mississippi landowner grants an easement 'for ingress and egress to the public road.' The easement is later disputed. Courts will likely interpret the easement:
AAs broadly as possible to favor development
BAccording to the intent of the parties as expressed in the granting document and surrounding circumstances✓ Correct
CAs terminating after 20 years
DAs including utility uses since ingress/egress easements imply utility rights
Explanation
Courts interpret easements according to the intent of the parties as expressed in the granting instrument and the circumstances at the time of creation. An ingress/egress easement provides the right of passage but does not necessarily include unrelated uses like utilities.
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