Property Ownership
An easement in gross in Mississippi is a personal right that:
ATransfers with the property when it is sold
BBenefits a specific individual or entity rather than a dominant estate, and generally does not transfer with the land✓ Correct
CIs created by court order only
DIs identical to an easement appurtenant
Explanation
An easement in gross is personal to the holder (e.g., a utility company's right to run power lines). It does not benefit a dominant estate and generally cannot be transferred separately, unlike an easement appurtenant.
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