Dominant Estate

The Dominant Estate is the parcel of land that receives the benefits of the easement in and Easement Appurtenant.

 

Example:

 

There is an easement on Parcel A that allows the owner of Parcel B to cross Parcel A for purpose of ingress and egress.  Parcel B is the dominant estate since it receives the benefits.

 

Parcel A is the Servient Estate since it provides the benefits.

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