An easement in gross is...

• A. Granted to benefit land
• B. Runs with land
• C. Granted to benefit a particular person
• D. A license

Answer: (C)

An easement in gross is an easement that benefits a person or entity rather than a specific parcel of land. Because the right attaches to the holder rather than to a particular piece of property, there isn’t a dominant estate tied to the land. The right can endure independently of who owns the land, and it’s typically tied to the person or organization (for example, a utility company) rather than to any particular tract. In contrast, an appurtenant easement benefits land and runs with the land, and a license is mere permission that can be revoked. A classic example of an in-gross easement is the right of a utility company to lay lines across property, which benefits the holder rather than any single parcel.