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What rights are granted by the servient tenement?

  1. Dominant Tenement Rights

  2. Ownership Rights

  3. Beneficiary Rights

  4. Use Rights to the Servient Estate

The correct answer is: Use Rights to the Servient Estate

The correct answer focuses on the concept of the servient tenement, which refers to the property that is burdened by an easement. In this context, the servient tenement grants use rights to the dominant tenement. This means that the dominant tenement is allowed to use the servient estate in a specific way, as defined by the easement agreement. The servient tenement retains ownership of the property and has the right to enjoy their property as long as it does not interfere with the rights granted to the dominant tenement. However, while ownership rights are maintained, they are subject to the conditions imposed by the easement. This results in the idea that the servient tenement grants rights specifically related to usage rather than ownership or beneficiary claims. Understanding this relationship clarifies why the option about use rights is the most accurate in detailing the nature of the rights granted by the servient tenement.