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Cap. 16 · Civil Code (Cap. 16)

Cap. 16 Art. 455Continuous or discontinuous, apparent or non- apparent easements.

Sub-title II

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(1) Easements are continuous or discontinuous, apparent or non-apparent.

(2) Continuous easements are those the enjoyment of which is or may be continuous without the necessity of any actual interference by man: such as the easement of watercourse, eavesdrop, prospect and others of a like nature.

(3) Discontinuous easements are those the enjoyment of which can only be had by the actual interference of man: such as the easement of right of way, of drawing water, and others of a like nature.

(4) Apparent easements are those the existence of which appears from visible signs: such as a door, a window, or an artificial watercourse.

(5) Non-apparent easements are those which have no visible signs of their existence: such as the prohibition to build on a certain land or to build above a specified height.