Definition: An easement appurtenant benefits a particular parcel of land. The benefited parcel is the dominant estate; the parcel burdened by the easement is the servient estate.
Example
Lot B has a valid driveway easement over Lot A. Lot B is dominant and Lot A is servient. The benefit ordinarily passes when Lot B is sold.
Keep the distinction clear
Appurtenant describes what receives the benefit. It does not, by itself, explain how the easement was created. A sale of either parcel does not automatically cancel the easement.
Related terms
Easement · Easement in Gross · Real Property
Keep studying
Easements: Appurtenant, In Gross, Necessity, and Termination
References: Cornell LII: Appurtenant rights · Cornell LII: Easement
Pronunciation (US): EEZ-muhnt uh-PER-tuh-nuhnt (capitals show stress)
Pronunciation reference: Merriam-Webster
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