A person has used a path across their neighbor's land for text 20 years , openly, notoriously, and without the neighbor's permission. The person may have acquired:

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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3753

Question 1

A person has used a path across their neighbor's land for $\text{20 years}$, openly, notoriously, and without the neighbor's permission. The person may have acquired:

An easement in gross.
An easement by prescription.✔️
Title by adverse possession.
A license.

Correct Answer Explanation

Easement by prescription is acquired through the open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use of another's land for the statutory period (similar to adverse possession but for use, not ownership).

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