Property Ownership
A Mississippi landowner whose property is 'landlocked' (no access to a public road) may petition for an easement by:
APrescription
BDedication
CNecessity✓ Correct
DExpress grant
Explanation
An easement by necessity arises when a parcel has no access to a public road and a court grants an easement over an adjoining parcel that was once part of the same ownership, providing the landlocked owner necessary access.
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