Property Ownership
An 'in gross' easement in Pennsylvania is held by:
AThe government only
BA person or entity without requiring a dominant estate — the right is personal to the holder✓ Correct
CAdjacent landowners as part of a mutual benefit arrangement
DUtility companies only
Explanation
An easement in gross is held by a person or entity (individual, utility company, government) rather than being appurtenant to a dominant estate. Utility easements (power lines, pipelines) are the most common example.
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Key Terms to Know
Easement
A non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
Tenancy in CommonCo-ownership where two or more people hold undivided interests that need not be equal and pass to each owner's heirs — no right of survivorship.
DeedA written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
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