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Transfer of Property exam question: Define an easement under the

The question (10 marks)

Define an easement under the Indian Easements Act 1882. Explain easements of necessity and quasi easements, and state how an easement may be acquired by prescription. (10 marks)

MU Module III, easements; pack ch. 08.

Plan your answer on paper before you look at the authorities — issue first, then the rule, then apply it to these facts.

It tests Unit 3 · Lease, Exchange, Gift, Actionable Claims and Easements of Transfer of Property.

Authorities you will need

  • Smt. Anguri v Jiwan Dass on privacy under section 15
  • State of Orissa v Titaghur Paper Mills, for the distinction between an easement and a profit a prendre

How an answer is marked

A full-marks answer names the issue in one line, states the rule with its section, cites the authority, applies it to these facts and concludes — in that order. The app's model answer for this question is written in exactly that shape, with a checklist to mark your own attempt against.