In 2006,Martin purchased a home in a residential development and in 2010 he sold it in fee simple to Richard.A week after Richard moved in the local cable company came to his door to inform him that they would start digging up his yard to install underground cable for the neighborhood.When Richard objected he was told that they had a right to do it and he should check with his lawyer.A call to the lawyer confirmed the right of the cable company to enter his land and dig.Which of the following would have given the cable company this right?

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An easement by grant is a legal right to use someone else's land for a specific purpose, which is typically documented in a deed or other legal instrument. The cable company likely had an easement by grant allowing them to install and maintain underground cables.

In 2006,Martin Purchased a Home in a Residential Development and in 2010