John Owns Property in Fee Simple Absolute Which Contains a Public

question 79

Multiple Choice

John owns property in fee simple absolute which contains a public easement next to a creek. The easement has poor drainage, and a construction company fixing drainage to the adjacent property wants to dump a load of soil in the area of the easement, which would also benefit John's property. May the company dump the soil on the public easement?

• A) No, only the fee owner or the city can alter property of the easement.
• B) No, only the city can alter property of the easement.
• C) No, only the fee owner can alter property of the easement.
• D) Yes, since it is a public easement.
• E) Yes, so long as it does not injure John's property.

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