Property Ownership
In South Carolina, which of the following actions terminates an easement?
ANon-use of the easement for one year
BMerger of the dominant and servient tenements under one owner✓ Correct
CSale of the dominant tenement
DDeath of the original grantor
Explanation
When the dominant and servient tenements come under the same ownership (merger), the easement is extinguished. There is no need for an easement when both properties are owned by the same person.
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