California CodesCivil Code - CIVDivision 2 — PropertyPart 2 — Real or Immovable Property [755 – 945.5]Title 5 — Marketable Record TitleChapter 7 — Abandoned EasementsSection 887.040

(a) The owner of real property subject to an easement may bring an action to establish the abandonment of the easement and to clear record title of the easement.

(b) The action shall be brought in the superior court of the county in which the real property subject to the easement is located.

(c) The action shall be brought in the same manner and shall be subject to the same procedure as an action to quiet title pursuant to Chapter 4 (commencing with Section 760.010) of Title 10 of Part 2 of the Code of Civil Procedure, to the extent applicable.

Notes

Allows the owner of real property burdened by an easement to sue to establish abandonment and clear the easement from record title. The action must be filed in the superior court of the county where the property is located and, where applicable, follow the procedures governing quiet-title actions.

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