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A Washington property is subject to an easement for a power line that has been abandoned for 20 years. The easement may have been terminated by:
AAutomatic expiration after 10 years of non-use
BAbandonment — shown by non-use coupled with intent to abandon✓ Correct
CThe passage of time alone under Washington's easement termination statute
DA court order is always required to terminate an easement
Explanation
In Washington, an easement can be terminated by abandonment, which requires both non-use AND evidence of intent to permanently abandon the easement. Non-use alone is generally not sufficient to extinguish an easement.
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Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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