Land Use & Zoning
A New Mexico rancher has a landlocked parcel with no road access. They may seek which type of easement?
AEasement by express grant
BEasement by necessity✓ Correct
CEasement by prescription
DEasement by estoppel
Explanation
An easement by necessity is granted when a parcel is landlocked and road access is necessary for reasonable use. Courts will imply such an easement over the parcel from which the landlocked lot was severed.
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