In the material, which statement best describes an easement in gross?

In the material, which statement best describes an easement in gross?

• A. Always Dominant
• B. Benefits a specific parcel of land
• C. Runs with the land
• D. Personal to a landowner

Answer: (A)

An easement in gross is a right that benefits a person or organization rather than a specific parcel of land, and it does not attach to or run with the property. Because of that, the statement that it is personal to the holder is the best description. The other options describe easements tied to land: an easement that is always dominant refers to an appurtenant easement, a benefit to a specific parcel describes an appurtenant arrangement, and “runs with the land” is a characteristic of appurtenant easements, not typical of easements in gross (though there can be exceptions).

An easement in gross is a right that benefits a person or organization rather than a specific parcel of land, and it does not attach to or run with the property. Because of that, the statement that it is personal to the holder is the best description. The other options describe easements tied to land: an easement that is always dominant refers to an appurtenant easement, a benefit to a specific parcel describes an appurtenant arrangement, and “runs with the land” is a characteristic of appurtenant easements, not typical of easements in gross (though there can be exceptions).