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A property owner cannot stop public beach walking because:
Correct Answer
B) Property extends only to high-water mark
In most states, private property ownership extends only to the high-water mark. The beach between high and low tide is typically public trust land.
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A
Property extends 100ft into oceanB
Property extends only to high-water markC
Locals have 5+ year statute of frauds rightsD
Locals have less than 100-year statuteAudio Lesson3 min
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Related Topics & Key Terms
Related Topics:
property-boundariespublic-trust-doctrinewaterfront-property-rightseasements-and-restrictions
Key Terms:
Public Trust Doctrinehigh-water marktidal zonebeachfront propertylittoral rights
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