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Question
Mr. Smith has allowed Mrs. Jones to run a sewer line through Mr. Smith's backyard so that Mrs. Jones has access to the city sewer system. This is an example of a(n):(a) Easement
(b) Encumberance
(c) Estate for years
(d) Title assurance
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(b) Lower expected return, higher risk
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