Civil Code (Cap. 16)
Civil Code (Cap. 16), article 480
480. (1) An easement is extinguis hed where the dominant and
the servient tenements become united in the ownership of one
person.
(2) Where, however, a visible sign of an easement exists, and
the owner disposes of one of the said tenements without there b eing
in the contract any declaration as to the easement, such easeme nt
shall continue to be operative, actively or passively, in favou r of, or
over, the tenement so alienated.
by non-user.
Amended by:
L.N. 148 of 1975.
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