The easement or right-of-way shall belong to the owners of the lands benefited by the easement or right-of-way, and continue as long as the easement or right-of-way is used and maintained by them, their heirs or assigns, but upon the easement or right-of-way falling into nonuse or when the easement or right-of-way is not maintained or kept up, it shall cease and the original owner or owners of the servient land, their heirs or assigns may take possession of the easement or right-of-way to the exclusion of all other parties.
Structure 2021 Tennessee Code
Title 54 - Highways, Bridges and Ferries
§ 54-14-105. Jury of View — Qualification — Number — Challenges
§ 54-14-106. Notice of Taking Inquest of Damages
§ 54-14-107. Oath of Jury of View
§ 54-14-108. Jury to Set Apart by Metes and Bounds and Assess Damages
§ 54-14-109. Estimates of Damages — Elements
§ 54-14-110. Report of Jury — Contents
§ 54-14-111. Location of Easement or Right-of-Way
§ 54-14-115. Verdict Affirming Jury of View or More Unfavorable to Appellant — Costs
§ 54-14-116. Writ of Possession to Petitioners
§ 54-14-117. Easement Belongs to Owners of Lands Benefited — Reversion When Not Used