Property Ownership
A Wyoming property owner who dedicates a road to the public but does not receive consideration has made:
AA sale of public property
BA common law dedication, transferring the road to the public without compensation✓ Correct
CAn easement appurtenant
DA reversionary interest
Explanation
Common law dedication occurs when a private owner voluntarily offers land for public use (such as a road) and the public accepts the offer through use or official acceptance. No compensation is required for this to be effective.
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