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Is it true that a person owns to the center of the earth under his own property and up to the heavens?
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Answered on: 6/15/12, 3:17 pm by Bryan WhippleIn a theoretical sense this is true. Hoever, if anyone ever tried to make use of his or her property to great heights or depths, he or she would quickly discover that the ownership rights are pretty much only in theory. For example, deep drilling or excavation would require difficult-to-obtain permits, and the aviation authorities have shown over and over in court that airplanes have priority over structures, etc. in most areas above customary building elevations. Did you find this answer helpful?0 Users found this answer helpful. 0 Attorneys agree with this answer. Bryan R. R. Whipple, Attorney at Law P O Box 318 Tomales, CA 94971-0318 ► Other answers from this attorneyShare This On:
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Answered on: 6/15/12, 4:14 pm by Timothy McCormickIn many cases the instrument or subdivision documents that created your parcel have reservations of rights also. When subdivisions are built over oil fields in Southern California, for example, the developers did not sell the oil rights with the tract homes. Did you find this answer helpful?0 Users found this answer helpful. 0 Attorneys agree with this answer. Libris Solutions - Dispute Resolution Services 201 Spear St., Suite 1100 San Francisco, CA 94105 ► Other answers from this attorneyShare This On:
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