Property Ownership
A West Virginia property owner grants a utility company the permanent right to run power lines across the property. This is a(n):
AEasement appurtenant
BEasement in gross✓ Correct
CLicense
DProfit a prendre
Explanation
An easement in gross is a personal right to use another's land that benefits a person or entity rather than adjacent land. A utility easement for power lines is a commercial easement in gross benefiting the utility company.
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