The Indian Easements Act

Extinction by dissolution of right of servient owner

Extinction by release

Extinction by revocation

Extinction on expiration of limited period or happening of dissolving condition

Extinction on termination of necessity

Extinction of useless easement

Extinction by permanent Change in dominant heritage

Extinction on permanent alteration of servient heritage by superior force

Extinction by destruction of either heritage

Extinction by unity of ownership

Extinction by non-enjoyment

Extinction of accessory rights

Suspension of easement

Servient owner not entitled to require continuance

Revival of easements


THE EXTINCTION, SUSPENSION AND REVIVAL OF EASEMENTS


An easement is extinguished when either the
dominant or the servient heritage is completely destroyed.

Illustrations

A has a right of way over a road running along the foot of a sea-cliff. The road is washed away by a
permanent encroachment of the sea. A's easement is extinguished. 

LAWGIST

# 45 Extinction by destruction of either heritage