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For 18 years, Lakeowner allowed people in the neighborhood to walk across a footpath on Lakeowner's land to reach a public lakeshore. Lakeowner posted a sign at the path entrance stating, "Neighbors may use this path during daylight hours." Neighbor used the path several times each week. Neighbor also stored a small canoe at Lakeowner's dock each summer after Lakeowner orally said, "That is fine as long as you keep the dock in good repair." Neighbor spent $4,000 repairing the dock and replacing planks.
Lakeowner sold the land to Purchaser. Purchaser removed the sign, locked the path gate, and ordered Neighbor to remove the canoe. The jurisdiction's prescriptive period is 15 years.
Discuss Neighbor's rights, if any, to continue using the path and dock. Address prescription, permission, license, estoppel, and the scope of any continuing right.