Property Ownership
An easement in gross benefits:
AThe dominant estate and runs with the land
BA specific individual or entity rather than a parcel of land✓ Correct
COnly government entities
DAdjacent landowners collectively
Explanation
An easement in gross benefits a specific individual or entity (such as a utility company) rather than a parcel of land. There is no dominant estate. Commercial easements in gross (like utility easements) can be transferred; personal easements in gross generally cannot.
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