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In Louisiana, a 'predial servitude' is:

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B) A charge on one estate (servient) for the benefit of another estate (dominant) — similar to an easement appurtenant in common law

A predial servitude (Civil Code Art. 646) burdens one estate (servient) for the benefit of another (dominant). It runs with the land and is analogous to an easement appurtenant in common-law states.

Answer Options
A
A tax on property
B
A charge on one estate (servient) for the benefit of another estate (dominant) — similar to an easement appurtenant in common law
C
A mortgage type
D
A lease agreement

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Related Topics:

personal servitudesusufructdominant and servient estatesCivil Code Art. 646easement appurtenant

Key Terms:

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