Contracts
In Ohio, which of the following BEST describes the 'merger of title' that occurs when the owner of a dominant estate buys the servient estate?
AThe easement grows larger
BThe easement is extinguished because one person now owns both estates✓ Correct
CThe easement converts to a license
DThe easement must be re-recorded
Explanation
When the same person owns both the dominant (benefited) and servient (burdened) estates, there is no longer a need for the easement. Merger extinguishes the easement by operation of law.
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