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Problem 3 Rule A.  An owner of land has the right to use the land in any manner he or she desires. The owner of land also owns the space above and the depths below it B. Rights above the land extend only to the point they are essential to any use or enjoyment of land C. An owner cannot claim infringement of her property right if the space above his or her land is put to reasonable use by someone else at a height at which the owner would have no reasonable use of it and it does not affect the reasonable enjoyment of his or her land Ramesh's case Ramesh owns an acre of land on the outskirts of Sullurpeta, Andhra Pradesh.  The Government of India launches its satellites into space frequently from Sriharikota, near Sullurpeta. The Government of India does not deny that once the satellite launch has travelled the distance of almost 7000 km it passes over Ramesh's property. Ramesh files a case claiming that the Government of India has violated his property rights by routing its satellite over his property, albeit 7000 km directly above it.

Applying Rule C to Shazia's case, you would decide

A)  in her favour because hoisting a 75 ft high flag is reasonable

B)  against her because hoisting a 75 ft high flag is not reasonable

C)  against her because the hoarding is a reasonable use of the space above her land

D)  in her favour because the permanent shadow cast by the hoarding affects the reasonable enjoyment of her land