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An easement by necessity in West Virginia is typically created when:

Correct Answer

B) A parcel has no access to a public road

An easement by necessity arises when a property is landlocked with no access to a public road. Courts will imply an easement over adjacent land to provide necessary access, typically when the parcels were once under common ownership.

Answer Options
A
A property owner wants a shortcut to the highway
B
A parcel has no access to a public road
C
The government needs to install utilities
D
Neighbors want to share a fence

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Related Topics:

landlockedcommon-ownershipprescriptive-easement

Key Terms:

easement necessitylandlockedcommon ownershipstrict necessity

Related Concepts

A leasehold estate grants the right to possess and use property for a defined period of time, without conferring ownership.

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