Property Ownership
A Montana property owner grants a utility company the right to run power lines across their land. This is an example of:
AAdverse possession
BAn easement in gross✓ Correct
CA license
DA fee simple estate
Explanation
A utility easement granted to a power company is an easement in gross—it benefits a specific entity (the utility company) rather than a neighboring parcel (dominant estate). It is not appurtenant to any land.
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