If property A has a court-ordered easement over property B for access, the easement is classified as what type?

The correct classification of the easement in this scenario is an easement by necessity. An easement by necessity arises when a property owner is landlocked and requires access to a public road or another property to access their land. In this case, a court has ordered the easement, which signifies that it is essential for the owner of property A to have access to property B to reach essential services or public roads.

This type of easement ensures that the owner of property A can function effectively, as the law recognizes the need for access when no other reasonable route exists. The court's involvement underscores the necessity of this access, affirming that the easement is not just beneficial but critical for the use and enjoyment of property A.

In contrast, while prescriptive easements, express easements, and implied easements have their own definitions and contexts, they do not apply here as directly as an easement by necessity does. A prescriptive easement is acquired through continuous use over time without permission; an express easement is explicitly granted through a written agreement; and an implied easement is inferred from circumstances, which is not the case here as the easement in question is court-ordered based on necessity.