Which method extinguishes an easement by a court action that resolves title against the easement holder?

Which method extinguishes an easement by a court action that resolves title against the easement holder?

• A. Express
• B. Merger
• C. Quiet
• D. Non-Continued

Answer: (C)

Extinguishing an easement through a court action that resolves title against the easement holder is accomplished with a quiet title action. A quiet title suit asks the court to determine who actually owns the property and to clear any claims that cloud the title, including rights claimed by an easement holder. If the court decides that the easement claim is invalid or unenforceable and rules against the easement holder, the easement is extinguished as part of the title resolution. This is different from creation by express grant, or from merger of ownership, which are separate ways an easement can end.

Extinguishing an easement through a court action that resolves title against the easement holder is accomplished with a quiet title action. A quiet title suit asks the court to determine who actually owns the property and to clear any claims that cloud the title, including rights claimed by an easement holder. If the court decides that the easement claim is invalid or unenforceable and rules against the easement holder, the easement is extinguished as part of the title resolution. This is different from creation by express grant, or from merger of ownership, which are separate ways an easement can end.