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In West Virginia, littoral rights apply to property that borders:

Correct Answer

B) A standing body of water such as a lake or ocean

Littoral rights apply to property bordering a standing body of water (lake, ocean, sea). These differ from riparian rights, which apply to property bordering flowing water (rivers, streams). Littoral owners have rights to use the water and waterfront.

Answer Options
A
A flowing river or stream
B
A standing body of water such as a lake or ocean
C
An underground aquifer
D
A public road

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Related Topics:

riparian-rightswater-accessreasonable-use

Key Terms:

littoralstanding waterlake oceanriparian comparisonwaterfront

Related Concepts

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

A life estate is a freehold estate that grants ownership rights for the duration of someone's life.

Real property is immovable land and anything permanently attached to it, while personal property (also called chattels) is movable.

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