Question

Susan records a document, given to her by Thomas, in the county clerk's office. The document states that: 'I, Thomas, grant to Susan a right of way for persons and vehicles along and upon the easterly 30 feet of the southerly 64 feet of Lot I, Block 2, Smith's Addition to the City of Ontario, in order to give access to Susan's restaurant.' The interest intended to be granted in the document is

Answer 1

Answer: Easement

Explanation: Easement may best be explained as the right granted to people or persons by a landowner to thread on his or her property without taking ownership or being prosecuted or punished. Easement such as the one issued by Thomas in the scenario described above, was used to grant pathway access to Susan's customers whose restaurant is located along a route and would require passage through Thomas property. The easement above could also be called right-of-way.