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Under SA law, what is the legal significance of an easement registered on a Certificate of Title?

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B) A right to use another's land for a set purpose, without owning or possessing it

An easement is a right attached to land that allows the holder to use part of another person's land for a specific purpose (e.g., access, drainage) without conferring ownership or possession of that land.

Answer Options
A
It gives the holder full ownership of the part of the land the easement covers
B
A right to use another's land for a set purpose, without owning or possessing it
C
It prevents the land being sold without the written consent of the easement holder
D
It suspends the owner's rights over the whole property while the easement lasts

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easementReal Property Act 1886non-possessory right
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