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|subject=Property
|subject=Property
|case_treatment=No
|case_treatment=No
|facts=Aquia Marina, Inc. held an [[easement]] over the land of Hayes; the easement was the only way to access the marina by land.
|issues=What happens if the use of the dominant estate substantially increases the burden on the servient estate to the easement?
|issues=What happens if the use of the dominant estate substantially increases the burden on the servient estate to the easement?
|rule=A dominant estate may enjoy an [[easement]] over another parcel of property.
|rule=A dominant estate may enjoy an [[easement]] over another parcel of property.

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Hayes v. Aquia Marina
Court Virginia Supreme Court
Citation
Date decided February 28, 1992

Facts

Aquia Marina, Inc. held an easement over the land of Hayes; the easement was the only way to access the marina by land.

Issues

What happens if the use of the dominant estate substantially increases the burden on the servient estate to the easement?

Rule

A dominant estate may enjoy an easement over another parcel of property.

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