Property Ownership
A Pennsylvania property owner whose land is landlocked relies on what doctrine to establish a right of access across a neighboring parcel?
AEasement by prescription
BEasement by necessity✓ Correct
CEasement by express grant
DAdverse possession
Explanation
Easement by necessity is created by law when a parcel is entirely surrounded by other private lands with no other access to a public road. Pennsylvania courts recognize this doctrine as necessary for the reasonable use and enjoyment of land.
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