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A has an easement to have his land flooded by means of a dam in B's stream. A flood sweeps away half…

Illustration (g) to section 24 says that "A may enter upon B's land and repair the dam." Section 24 lets the dominant owner do all acts necessary to secure full enjoyment of…

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A has an easement to have his land flooded by means of a dam in B's stream. A flood sweeps away half the dam. Under section 24 of the Indian Easements Act, 1882:

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Illustration (g) to section 24 says that "A may enter upon B's land and repair the dam." Section 24 lets the dominant owner do all acts necessary to secure full enjoyment of his easement, causing as little inconvenience as possible and repairing any damage. A half-destroyed dam does not extinguish the easement, and the servient owner is not bound to repair it.

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