Easement by estoppel

Definition
: an easement that is created when the conduct of the owner of land leads another to reasonably believe that he or she has an interest in the land so that he or she acts or does not act in reliance on that belief



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slight negligence

failure to exercise the great degree of care typical of an extraordinarily prudent person


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