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An easement in gross primarily benefits:

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B) A specific person or entity, regardless of land ownership

An easement in gross benefits a specific person or entity rather than a parcel of land. It is a personal right and is not attached to any dominant estate. Common examples include utility company easements and billboard rights. Unlike an easement appurtenant, it does not require an adjacent benefiting property.

Answer Options
A
An adjacent parcel of land owned by a neighboring property owner
B
A specific person or entity, regardless of land ownership
C
A government agency exercising its power of eminent domain
D
All neighboring property owners equally

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Key Terms:

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