easement in gross

easement in gross
An easement not supported by a dominant estate, consisting of a mere personal interest in or right to use the land of another. 25 Am J2d Ease § 12. A right, usufructuary in its nature and character, which entitles the owner to the use of the land for the profits which may be derived from its rents, or from quarrying and digging it for ores, or from harvesting its fruits, crops, and vintages, etc. Smith v Cooley, 65 Cal 46, 48, 2 P 880. A right of way which is personal to the grantee and not appurtenant to other premises. Wagner v Hanna, 38 Cal 111, 116.

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