Land bordering a navigable lake carries which rights, subject to public trust limits?
Correct Answer
B) Littoral rights along the shore
Why this is correct: Littoral rights are the rights of a landowner whose property borders a stationary body of water like a lake or sea. These include rights of access, use, and ownership typically to the high-water mark, subject to public trust doctrines. Why the other choices are wrong: "Riparian rights" apply to landowners along flowing water like rivers and streams. "Prior appropriation permits only" is a doctrine of water allocation (common in western states) not specifically tied to lakefront ownership. "No water-related rights at all" is incorrect; littoral rights do attach. Exam tip: Littoral = Lake/Sea; Riparian = River/Stream.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Why this is correct: Littoral rights are the rights of a landowner whose property borders a stationary body of water like a lake or sea. These include rights of access, use, and ownership typically to the high-water mark, subject to public trust doctrines. Why the other choices are wrong: "Riparian rights" apply to landowners along flowing water like rivers and streams. "Prior appropriation permits only" is a doctrine of water allocation (common in western states) not specifically tied to lakefront ownership. "No water-related rights at all" is incorrect; littoral rights do attach. Exam tip: Littoral = Lake/Sea; Riparian = River/Stream.
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