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b. By implied grant:
i. CPO s16 presumes easement and other rights enjoyed with the land
passes to the assignee
1. There must be an assignment by any instrument, e.g. lease
in writing
2. Separate ownership is required;
3. The rights need not be continuous and apparent
4. The right must be enjoyed by the owner at the time of the
lease or assignment.
iv. Common intention : easement necessary for the use of the land
contemplated by the parties (Wong v Beaumont Property Trust
Ltd)
(F) Remedies
a. Damages, injunction and declaration
b. Self-help with notice from dominant owner to servient owner. The
dominant owner must cause as little disruption as possible and avoid
causing unnecessary damage (Navagation Co v Lamberg Bleaching and
Furnishing Co Ltd (1927) AC 226)