In property law, the term 'appurtenant' refers to the attachment of a restriction, such as an easement or covenant, to a piece of land, which benefits or restricts the owner of such land in his use and enjoyment.
Dominant Tenement refers to the parcel of land that benefits from an easement on another property, which is typically adjacent.
An easement is a limited right to use another's land for a specific purpose, like installing utility lines. This right does not infringe upon other existing uses of the land and is considered a privilege associated with the land, not a possessory interest.
Fractional interest involves ownership of some but not all of the rights in real estate, such as easements, hunting rights, and leasehold interests.
An implied easement is a type of easement that is established by use and acceptance, rather than through a formal legal document. It is typically demonstrated through continuous and obvious use of the property, which is accepted by the property owner without objection.
Incorporeal property refers to legal interests in real property that do not include the right of possession. Examples include easements and licenses, which grant specific, limited rights without conferring ownership or possession of the land.
A grant of permission or privilege, whether by private individuals or governmental authority, that legalizes the performance of specific activities. In property law, a license is a personal, revocable privilege concerning land use.
Prescription refers to several distinct legal and medical terms, including the means of acquiring an easement through long-term use, a legal remedy, and a written authorization for pharmaceutical products.
A 'prescriptive right' refers to the entitlement to use and access a property based on continuous and historic use over a certain period, without the permission from the rightful owner. Typically recognized in property law, such rights can affect land ownership and usage disputes.
Privity refers to the direct relationship between parties that is necessary for legal liability or mutual interest to exist. It's a fundamental concept in different domains of law, especially contract and property law.
The right to use a particular path for access or passage, often considered a type of easement beneficial for infrastructure development, transportation, and property access.
