Property Ownership

In Missouri, a 'prescriptive easement' is similar to adverse possession because it requires:

AA written deed
BOpen, notorious, continuous, and hostile use of another's property for the statutory period (10 years)✓ Correct
CPayment of consideration
DCourt approval before use begins

Explanation

A prescriptive easement in Missouri is gained through continuous, open, notorious, and hostile use of another's property for 10 years (same period as adverse possession). Unlike adverse possession, it creates an easement right, not ownership.

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