Property Ownership
In South Dakota, what is the legal effect of a property owner granting an easement 'appurtenant' to a neighbor?
AThe easement only lasts as long as the original neighbor owns the benefited property
BThe easement runs with the land and benefits all future owners of the neighboring (dominant) parcel✓ Correct
CThe easement is personal and terminates when the granting owner sells
DThe easement must be re-granted every 20 years
Explanation
An easement appurtenant is attached to the dominant estate (neighboring property) and runs with the land, automatically benefiting all future owners of the dominant parcel.
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