Property Ownership

In South Carolina, what is 'prescription' as a method of acquiring property rights?

AA doctor's prescription used in medical property transactions
BAcquiring easement rights through open, continuous, hostile, and uninterrupted use for the statutory period✓ Correct
CThe legal process for prescribing property use
DA written description of property in a deed

Explanation

Prescription (easement by prescription) is the acquisition of an easement right through open, continuous, and uninterrupted use of another's property for the statutory period without the owner's permission. In South Carolina, this period is 10 years.

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