A dominant estate is a legal term in property law that refers to the property benefiting from an easement or other similar right over another property, known as the servient estate. The dominant estate holds the right to use the servient estate for a specific purpose, such as accessing a driveway or utility lines. This right is typically documented in the form of an easement or similar legal agreement. The dominant estate holder is entitled to exercise the rights granted by the easement while the servient estate owner is obligated to respect those rights. This arrangement ensures that the dominant estate holder can continue to enjoy the benefits of the easement even if the properties change ownership over time.
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