Property Ownership
A Massachusetts property owner grants a utility company the right to run power lines across the back of the property. This is most likely a(n):
AEasement appurtenant
BLicense
CEasement in gross✓ Correct
DProfit à prendre
Explanation
A utility easement is an easement in gross—it benefits the utility company (a legal entity), not a neighboring parcel of land. Commercial easements in gross are transferable.
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