Property Ownership

A Wisconsin easement by necessity arises when:

AA neighbor uses another's land for more than 10 years
BA property is landlocked and access to a public road can only be obtained through another's property✓ Correct
CA utility company needs to run power lines across private land
DA property owner requests a shortcut through a neighbor's yard

Explanation

An easement by necessity is implied by law when a parcel is landlocked (has no access to a public road) and the only practical access is through an adjoining parcel. Wisconsin courts recognize this doctrine.

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