What type of easement did John and Mary Apton have on their property?

John and Mary Apton had an appurtenant easement on their property, which is a type of easement that benefits a particular piece of land (the dominant estate) and runs with the land. This means that when John and Mary sell their property, the easement continues to exist and benefits the new owner. An appurtenant easement usually involves two parcels of land: one that benefits and one that is burdened by the easement.

This type of easement is commonly used for access purposes—to allow one property owner to cross another's land to reach a public road, for instance. The key characteristic of an appurtenant easement is that it enhances the use and enjoyment of the dominant property, making it an integral part of how that property can be used.

Other types of easements, like a temporary easement, are limited in duration and would not provide the same enduring benefit to the property. An exclusive easement grants specific rights to one party, potentially excluding all others, which differs from an appurtenant easement that typically allows shared use among various parties. A prescriptive easement arises from continuous and open use over a specified period, often without the permission of the landowner, rather than being established through