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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 Wyoming, a right of way is a type of easement that grants the holder the right to travel across another person's property for a specific purpose, such as accessing a public road or highway. This right can be established in various ways, including through an express grant in a deed, by implication, by necessity, or through prescriptive use over a certain period, typically 10 years in Wyoming. The right of way can be granted to an individual, a group of people, or the public. The scope and use of the easement are typically defined by the terms under which it was granted or by the nature of the use that established it. Wyoming statutes and case law govern the creation, interpretation, and enforcement of rights of way. Property owners cannot unreasonably interfere with the use of a right of way, and maintenance responsibilities are often shared or determined by agreement or court order if necessary.

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