Property Ownership
A prescriptive easement is similar to adverse possession except that it:
ATransfers full ownership of the land
BGrants only the right of use (access), not ownership of the land✓ Correct
CRequires payment of fair market value
DCan be established in 5 years in Rhode Island
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is created through open, notorious, continuous, hostile, and exclusive use for the statutory period — similar to adverse possession — but it grants only a right of use (such as a crossing right), not ownership of the underlying land.
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