Property Ownership
A Virginia property owner grants an easement to a utility company to run power lines across the back of the property. This is an example of:
AAn easement appurtenant
BAn easement in gross✓ Correct
CAn easement by prescription
DAn easement by necessity
Explanation
An easement in gross benefits a person or entity (not a parcel of land). A utility easement granted to a power company is a classic example of a commercial easement in gross.
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