Property Ownership
In Tennessee, a 'prescriptive easement' is acquired through:
AA written grant from the property owner
BOpen, continuous, hostile, and notorious use for the statutory period✓ Correct
CPurchase from the county
DA court order after one year of use
Explanation
A prescriptive easement in Tennessee is acquired through open, continuous, hostile (without permission), and notorious use for the statutory period (typically 20 years), similar to adverse possession but for use rather than ownership.
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