Property Ownership
An easement appurtenant benefits:
AA specific individual regardless of property ownership
BThe dominant estate (a specific piece of land) and transfers with the land✓ Correct
CThe servient estate only
DThe general public
Explanation
An easement appurtenant benefits a specific piece of land (the dominant estate) and burdens another piece of land (the servient estate). The easement travels with the dominant estate when it is sold. An example is a shared driveway easement between two properties.
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