Question

Due to the subdividing of lots on the lake, Jim's property is surrounded on three sides by Louise's property. The only other boundary is the lake. Jim can only get to his home by driving up Andrea's driveway and behind her lake home to get to his own. How was the easement in this situation created?

Answer 1

Answer:

easement was created of necessity

Explanation:

In the situation being described the easement was created of necessity. An easement of necessity refers to the right of an individual to use the property of another due to there being no access to a public right of way to and from the individual's own property, just like in this scenario. Since Jim has no other way of getting to and from his home then he has a necessity of passing through his neighbor's property.