Question

The local utility company dug up Frank's garden to install a natural gas line. The company claimed it had valid easement and proved it through the county records. Frank claimed the easement was not valid because he did not know about it. Does the company have a valid easement?

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is: The company has a valid easement

Explanation:

An easement is the right to use someone else´s property for an specific purpose. But an easement doesn´t give legal owner rights over the property. The utility company probably got a utility easement for the installation of the natural gas line. Utility companies are not required to inform property owners about the easements it is entitled to.