What type of easement is a personal right to use another's land, not tied to possession of another property?

An easement in gross is characterized by its connection to an individual rather than to a specific parcel of land. This type of easement allows a person or entity to use another person’s property for a specific purpose, such as for utility lines, access to a body of water, or for recreational purposes. The key feature is that it does not benefit any particular piece of land owned by the easement holder; instead, it is a personal right that can exist independently of land ownership.

In contrast, an easement appurtenant is tied to the ownership of a specific parcel of land and benefits that land regardless of the individual owner. Express easements are explicitly documented agreements granting permission to use land, while implied easements arise from actions or circumstances that suggest that the use is intended. In this case, since the question focuses on a personal right not contingent on property ownership, the easement in gross is the correct choice.