Understanding Easement Violations in South Dakota Navigating property lines and shared access can be tricky, especially when an easement is involved. In South Dakota, an easement grants someone the right to use another person's land for a specific purpose, even though they don't own it. When that right is infringed upon, it can lead to frustrating and often complex neighbor disputes. This article aims to shed light on easement violations in the Mount Rushmore State, providing practical advice and legal insights for South Dakota residents. What Exactly is an Easement? Before diving into violations, it's crucial to understand what an easement entails. In simple terms, an easement is a non-possessory right to use and/or enter onto the real property of another without possessing it. It’s a legal claim that allows one party (the "dominant estate" or "easement holder") to use land owned by another party (the "servient estate" or ...