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A mining company owned the severed subsurface rights below Priya's farm. After aggressive excavation in 2026, the ground under Priya's barn collapsed because the underground support was removed. Which property right was most directly violated?

Correct Answer

B) Her right of subjacent support from the underlying estate

Subjacent support is the support the surface land receives from the underlying strata. Because the collapse came from excavation below Priya's land, the issue is the loss of subjacent support rather than a problem at the side boundary.

Answer Options
A
Her right of lateral support from adjoining land
B
Her right of subjacent support from the underlying estate
C
Her right of riparian use in a natural stream
D
Her right to remove trade fixtures at the end of a lease

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