Property Ownership
An easement is extinguished (terminated) by all of the following EXCEPT:
AMerger of dominant and servient estates under one owner
BAbandonment by the easement holder
CSale of the dominant parcel to a new owner✓ Correct
DExpiration if the easement was granted for a limited period
Explanation
An easement appurtenant passes to new owners of the dominant parcel — selling the dominant estate does not extinguish the easement. Easements are extinguished by merger, abandonment, expiration, or release by the holder.
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