Property Ownership
In South Carolina, which of the following creates an 'easement by prescription'?
AA written agreement between neighboring property owners
BOpen, continuous, hostile, and uninterrupted use of another's property for the statutory period✓ Correct
CA court order granting access rights
DA deed that reserves an access right
Explanation
An easement by prescription is acquired through use similar to adverse possession: open, continuous, hostile (without owner's permission), and uninterrupted use for the statutory period (10 years in SC). It does not require the 'exclusive' element of adverse possession.
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