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A right of way is an easement that allows a person to travel through another person’s property to get to certain location. For example, a person might travel through a neighbor’s land to reach a public road or highway. A right of way can be offered to one person, several people, or the public.

In Washington State, a right of way is a type of easement that grants the holder the right to travel over another person's property for a specific purpose, such as accessing a public road or highway. This can be established for the benefit of an individual, a group of people, or the public at large. Rights of way can be created by express agreement, by implication, by necessity, or through prescriptive use over time. Washington law requires that the use must be continuous, open, and notorious for a statutory period, typically 10 years, to establish a prescriptive easement. Additionally, the state's statutes provide for the creation and termination of easements, and the specific rights and responsibilities of the parties involved. It is important for property owners and those seeking to establish or use a right of way to understand the legal requirements and to ensure that the easement is properly documented to avoid disputes.

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