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A South Dakota property owner grants a utility company the right to run power lines across their land. This is an example of:

Correct Answer

A) An easement in gross

An easement in gross benefits a specific person or entity (the utility company) rather than a neighboring parcel of land. Commercial easements in gross, such as utility easements, are transferable and remain in effect regardless of property ownership changes.

Answer Options
A
An easement in gross
B
An easement appurtenant
C
A license
D
Adverse possession

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Related Topics:

easement-appurtenantutility-easementcommercial-vs-personaltransferability

Key Terms:

easement in grossutility easementperson or entitycommercialtransferable
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