#1
What is an easement in property law?
A right to access and use someone else's property for a specific purpose.
ExplanationLegal right to use another's property for a purpose.
#2
Which of the following is NOT a type of easement?
Easement by adverse possession
ExplanationNot a recognized form of easement.
#3
In property law, what is the term for the intentional interference with another person's use and enjoyment of their land?
Nuisance
ExplanationIntentional interference with land use.
#4
What is the legal term for the removal of a structure or improvement from real property?
Demolition
ExplanationRemoving structure from property.
#5
What legal principle allows a government to acquire private property for public use?
Eminent domain
ExplanationGovernment acquisition for public use.
#6
What is an example of an easement by necessity?
A driveway providing access to a landlocked property.
ExplanationEasement created by necessity for access.
#7
Which type of easement is created by continuous and uninterrupted use of another's land for a statutory period?
Easement by prescription
ExplanationEasement established through long use.
#8
What is the term for the process by which an easement is terminated due to nonuse or abandonment?
Extinction
ExplanationEasement termination due to nonuse.
#9
Which legal principle allows a property owner to claim an easement over another's land through open, continuous, and hostile use?
Doctrine of adverse possession
ExplanationClaiming easement through continuous use.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a defense against a claim of nuisance?
Prescriptive easement
ExplanationNot a recognized defense against nuisance.
#11
What is the difference between an easement appurtenant and an easement in gross?
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific parcel of land, while an easement in gross benefits a particular individual or entity.
ExplanationAppurtenant tied to land, in gross to person/entity.