Property Ownership
What is a 'prescriptive easement' in South Carolina?
AAn easement created by written agreement
BAn easement acquired through long-continued use without permission✓ Correct
CAn easement for utility lines
DAn easement granted by the government
Explanation
A prescriptive easement is acquired through open, continuous, hostile (without permission), and uninterrupted use for the statutory period (10 years in SC), similar to adverse possession but for use rights rather than title.
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