Property Ownership
A utility company has the right to run power lines across a private owner's land. This is an example of:
AAn easement appurtenant
BAn easement in gross✓ Correct
CA license
DA restrictive covenant
Explanation
An easement in gross benefits a person or entity rather than a neighboring parcel of land. Utility easements held by companies are classic examples — the right runs to the utility company, not to an adjacent property.
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