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The Easements Act, 1882

( ACT NO. V OF 1882 )

Chapter V

THE EXTINCTION, SUSPENSION AND REVIVAL OF EASEMENTS

Extinction by destruction of either heritage
45. An easement is extinguished when either the dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed.
 
 
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A has a right of way over a road running along the foot of a sea-cliff. The road is washed away by a permanent encroachment of the sea. A's easement is extinguished.

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