CHAPTER II
THE IMPOSITION, ACQUISITION AND TRANSFER OF EASEMENTS
Who may impose easements8. An easement may be imposed by any one in the circumstances, and to the extent, in and to which he may transfer his interest in the heritage on which the liability is so imposed.
Illustrations
(a)
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A is a tenant of B's land under a lease for an unexpired term of twenty years, and has power to transfer his interest under the lease. A may impose an easement on the land to continue during the time that the lease exists or for any shorter period.
(b)
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A is tenant for his life of certain land with remainder to B absolutely. A cannot, unless with B' consent, impose an easement thereon which will continue after the determination of his life interest.
(c)
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A, B and C are co-owners of certain land. A cannot, without the consent of B and C, impose an easement on the land or on any part thereof.