Property Ownership
In South Dakota, the 'doctrine of prior appropriation' for water rights means that during a drought, which user's rights are curtailed first?
AThe largest water user regardless of seniority
BThe most recently established water right (most junior in time)✓ Correct
CAll users share cuts proportionally
DAgricultural users before municipal users always
Explanation
Under prior appropriation, 'first in time, first in right.' The most recent (junior) water right holders are cut off first during shortages, while senior rights continue to be satisfied.
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