Legal Definitions - predial servitude

Definition: A predial servitude is a type of servitude that is attached to a piece of land and benefits another piece of land. It allows the owner of the benefiting land to use a specific portion of the servient land for a particular purpose.

Example: An example of a predial servitude is an easement. If a property owner grants an easement to a neighboring property owner, the neighboring owner can use a portion of the first owner's land for a specific purpose, such as a driveway or utility access.

This example illustrates the definition of a predial servitude because the easement is attached to the first owner's land and benefits the neighboring owner's land by allowing them to use a portion of it for a specific purpose.