Property Ownership

In Wyoming, an access easement created by necessity arises when:

AA property owner needs more parking
BA property is landlocked and has no legal access to a public road✓ Correct
CA neighbor requests access for convenience
DA utility company needs to run power lines

Explanation

An easement by necessity arises when a parcel of land is completely landlocked (no legal access to a public road) after a conveyance. Wyoming courts recognize easements by necessity to prevent parcels from being rendered useless. The necessity must exist at the time the parcels were separated.

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