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Lateral support means:

A Building support for each story
B Adjacent landowners must provide natural support for neighboring land in its natural state
C Government infrastructure support
D Insurance requirements

✓ Correct Answer: Option B

Adjacent landowners have a duty of lateral support — they must not excavate in a way that causes neighboring land (in its natural state) to subside. Strict liability applies.

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