Property Ownership
Under Ohio law, a 'prescriptive easement' is acquired through:
AA written agreement between neighbors
BOpen, continuous, and adverse use of another's land for the statutory period✓ Correct
CA court order in an eminent domain proceeding
DRecording a deed with the county recorder
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired through open, continuous, and adverse (hostile/without permission) use of another's land for 21 years in Ohio — similar to adverse possession but for an easement right only.
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