Ms. Rogers owns a property adjoining the property owned by Mr. Cartworth. Since her house lies behind that of Mr. Cartworth's, Ms. Rogers' driveway passes through his property. Which of the following types of nonpossessory interest has been created in Mr. Cartworth's land?
A) an easement appurtenant
B) an easement in gross
C) a license
D) a profit

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An easement appurtenant is a nonpossessory interest created in one parcel of land for the benefit of another parcel of land. In this case, Ms. Rogers' property benefits from the easement which passes through Mr. Cartworth's property. This type of easement is attached to the land and is transferred when the property is sold or transferred to another person.

Ms Rogers Owns a Property Adjoining the Property Owned by Mr