Property Ownership
An easement appurtenant benefits:
AA specific individual regardless of property ownership
BThe general public
CThe dominant tenement (neighboring property)✓ Correct
DThe servient tenement only
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits the dominant tenement — the neighboring property that uses the easement. It 'runs with the land,' meaning it transfers with the property when sold. The servient tenement is the property burdened by the easement.
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