Escrow & Title
In NC, an 'easement by necessity' arises when:
AA property owner pays for the right to use a neighbor's land
BA landlocked parcel has no access to a public road, and a court grants an easement across adjacent land✓ Correct
CA utility company condemns a strip of land
DA deed specifically grants an easement
Explanation
An easement by necessity is implied by law when a parcel is landlocked (severed from public road access by a property division). NC courts recognize this doctrine to prevent property from being rendered useless — allowing necessary access across the adjacent property.
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