Property Ownership
An easement by necessity arises when:
AA government agency needs access to a private property
BA landlocked parcel has no legal access to a public road except across a neighbor's land✓ Correct
CA utility company requires an easement for power lines
DA neighbor has used a path across the property for 20 years
Explanation
An easement by necessity is created by law when a parcel is landlocked — completely surrounded by other private lands — and the only access to a public road is across an adjoining owner's property.
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