A nonpossessory right to use another person's real property for a particular purpose is called?

• A. Lateral Support
• B. Adverse Possession
• C. Easement
• D. Trade Fixtures

Answer: (C)

An easement is a nonpossessory interest in someone else’s land that gives a specific use right without transferring ownership or possession. It lets you use the land for a defined purpose, such as a right-of-way, utility lines, or access across a neighbor’s property. An easement can run with the land (appurtenant) or be tied to a person or entity (in gross) and is typically created by deed, by necessity, or by prescription. It remains with the property and can only be changed or terminated under the terms that created it.

This differs from a license, which is a revocable permission to use the land; from adverse possession, which involves acquiring ownership through long-term possession; and from trade fixtures, which are tenant-installed business items that remain the tenant’s property and do not grant a land-use right.