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For 18 years, Victor openly and without permission crossed the same visible path over Ada's vacant land to reach a fishing area. His use was continuous, notorious, and adverse for the full statutory period. If Victor succeeds in court, what did he most likely obtain?

Correct Answer

C) A prescriptive easement for the continued use proved

A prescriptive easement can arise when use is open, notorious, continuous, and adverse for the required statutory period. It gives the claimant a right of use, not ownership of the land itself.

Answer Options
A
A revocable license that Ada may end at any time
B
Fee title to the path by adverse possession
C
A prescriptive easement for the continued use proved
D
A covenant requiring Ada to maintain the path

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Tenancy by the entirety is a form of co-ownership available only to married couples that includes the right of survivorship and protection from individual creditors. Neither spouse can unilaterally sell or encumber the property.

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