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Discontinuous Hasement

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A Dictionary of Law

Henry Campbell Black · 1891

One the enjoyment of which can be had only by the interference of man, as rights of way, or a right to draw water; as distinguished from a continuous easement, which is one the enjoyment of which is or may be continual, without the necessity of any actual interference by man, as a water-spout, ora vight of light or air, Washb, Easem. 13; Gale, Easem. 16; 21 N. Y. 505; 60 Mich. 252, 27 N. W. Rep. 509. This distinction is derived from the French law. See Code Civil, art, 688.