Property Ownership

In Oklahoma, an appurtenant easement is transferred with the dominant estate. If the dominant estate is sold, the easement:

ATerminates upon sale of the dominant estate
BPasses automatically to the new owner of the dominant estate without needing a separate conveyance✓ Correct
CMust be re-registered with the county clerk by the new owner
DBecomes an easement in gross attached to the new owner personally

Explanation

An appurtenant easement is attached to the land (dominant estate), not to the owner personally. When the dominant estate is sold, the easement transfers automatically to the new owner as an appurtenance without needing a separate conveyance.

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