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Conventional Servitude
Conventional servitude is a type of encumbrance that involves a limited right to use a piece of land or other immovable property without possessing it. It is a burden on an estate for the benefit of another person. This type of servitude can be established through an agreement or acquisitive prescription.
These examples illustrate how conventional servitudes can be established through an agreement between parties or through acquisitive prescription. They also show how the servitude benefits another person or entity, such as a neighbor or utility company.