Property Ownership
In South Dakota, which of the following is an example of an 'easement by necessity'?
AA utility company's right to run power lines over a property
BA landlocked parcel's right of access over a neighbor's property to reach a public road✓ Correct
CAn easement created by the express language of a deed
DA neighbor's right to use a shared driveway based on a written agreement
Explanation
An easement by necessity is created by operation of law when a property is landlocked (has no access to a public road) due to a common grantor's conveyance. The landlocked owner has an easement of necessity over the property that was formerly part of the same tract to access the public road.
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