Land Use & Zoning
In South Dakota, the term 'easement in gross' refers to an easement that:
ABenefits an adjacent parcel of land
BBenefits a specific individual or entity, not a parcel of land, and does not run with the land✓ Correct
CApplies to the entire gross area of a parcel
DIs recorded in gross terms without specific boundaries
Explanation
An easement in gross is a personal right to use another's property that belongs to a specific person or entity, not to another parcel of land. Utility easements are a common example — they belong to the utility company, not to any neighboring property.
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