Environmental
The Superfund (CERCLA) 'innocent landowner' defense in Nebraska allows a property owner to avoid liability if they can prove:
AThey were a minor when they purchased the property
BThey conducted a Phase I ESA prior to acquisition and did not know of contamination✓ Correct
CThe contamination occurred over 20 years before their purchase
DThey paid full market value for the property
Explanation
The innocent landowner defense under CERCLA requires demonstrating that at the time of acquisition, the owner conducted appropriate due diligence (a Phase I ESA) and did not know or have reason to know of contamination.
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