Property OwnershipQuestion 6 of 120
An easement appurtenant benefits a parcel of land. The parcel that receives the benefit is called the:
a.Servient tenement
b.Dominant tenement
c.Encroaching parcel
d.Reversionary estate
Explanation
In an easement appurtenant, the dominant tenement enjoys the benefit while the servient tenement is burdened by the easement. The easement runs with the land and typically transfers with the dominant parcel when sold. A common example is a right-of-way across a neighbor's lot for access.
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