Civil Engineering Reference
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Fig. 18.1
Scope of an easement
Unless there is language in the grant limiting the term of the easement it will
run in perpetuity.
18.3 Easement in Gross
An Easement in Gross is an easement that serves a person but does not attach to
the land. There is no connection between the easement and the land. In the above
example if the easement were in gross, only B would have a right of access to
Perseverance Way. If B were to sell her land to C, C would not have a right of
travel over A's land. Easements in gross commonly occur where a utility company
such as a power company or gas company obtains easements from property own-
ers to run transmission lines or gas pipes over their land.
An Easement in Gross is an easement that serves a person but does not
attach to the land.
