Reciprocal negative easement

Definition
: an easement created by operation of law and held by the owner of a lot in a residential development that entitles the holder to enforce restrictions that were part of the general development scheme against the developer and subsequent buyers who purchase free of the restrictions



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slight negligence

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


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