Property Ownership
In Ohio, an 'easement by necessity' is created when:
AA court orders an easement for a public purpose
BA landowner is landlocked with no access to a public road and needs an easement across adjacent property✓ Correct
CA utility company needs to install lines
DNeighbors voluntarily agree to share a driveway
Explanation
An easement by necessity arises when a parcel is landlocked and the owner needs access across a neighboring property to reach a public road. Courts will imply this easement because access is necessary.
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