Property Ownership

In Virginia, a property owner who grants a right-of-way easement to a utility company is conveying:

AFee simple title to a strip of land
BAn easement in gross for the utility's benefit✓ Correct
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DA leasehold interest

Explanation

Utility easements are easements in gross — personal rights held by the utility company, not tied to any dominant parcel. They allow the utility to install and maintain infrastructure across the property.

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