Non-Possessory Interests

Question 1

Types of Non-Possessory Int’s

Answer 1

1. EASEMENT

Appurtenant: benefit land

• transferrable
• burden runs unless BFP

In Gross: benefit person
-transferable is commercial purpose

2. LICENSE
   - K right, no writing, not assignable, revocable (irr by estoppel: reas reliance + sub impair)
3. PROFIT
   - inc’s implies easement to get the resource
   - presume not exclusive
   - transferable if in gross

Question 2

Easement Creation

Answer 2

1. Express grant (SOF > 1 yr)
2. Imp by Prior Use
   —common owner + use at division + reas nec
3. Imp by Necessity
   —common owner + division landlocked land
4. Prescription: CORHA

Question 3

Easement Scope

Answer 3

Presume perpetual

Scope = Reas Dev’t contemplated at creation (excessive = enjoin)

Question 4

Easement Termination

Answer 4

1. Merger
2. Release (SOF)
3. Abandon: manifest intent w physical act
4. Estoppel: rep of relinquish + serv estate relies
5. Prescription (CORHA)
6. End of Necessity (landlock)