Property Ownership

In Michigan, an 'easement in gross' differs from an 'easement appurtenant' in that an easement in gross:

AMust be recorded to be valid
BBenefits a person or entity rather than a dominant parcel of land✓ Correct
CRuns with the land and transfers with the property
DCan only be created by express grant

Explanation

An easement in gross benefits a specific person or entity (e.g., a utility company's right to run power lines) rather than an adjacent parcel. Commercial easements in gross are generally transferable; personal easements in gross typically are not.

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