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In March 2026, Lena bought a fenced five-acre parcel. Two weeks later, her neighbor kept cutting across the parcel despite posted no-trespassing signs. Lena sued to stop the entries. Which ownership right was Lena most directly enforcing?

Correct Answer

B) The right to exclude others from the property

The right to exclude is one of the classic sticks in the bundle of rights. Lena is using that right to stop unauthorized entry and to prevent continuing trespass on privately owned land.

Answer Options
A
The right to encumber the property with a lien
B
The right to exclude others from the property
C
The right to dispose of the property by will
D
The right to dedicate the property to public use

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