Which type of easement is granted to an individual for a specific purpose without granting rights with the land?

The correct choice is an easement in gross. This type of easement is specifically granted to an individual or entity for a particular purpose, such as access to a utility line or a right-of-way, without being tied to the ownership of the land itself. This means that the easement does not transfer with the land when it is sold; it remains personal to the grantee.

In contrast, an easement appurtenant is linked to a specific piece of land and benefits the owner of that land, transferring with ownership of the property. An easement by necessity typically arises when a property is landlocked and requires access to a roadway, thereby also implying a connection to the land. A personal easement in gross, while it serves an individual (as opposed to land), typically comes with additional restrictions or conditions placed upon its use, further distinguishing it from a standard easement in gross.

Understanding these distinctions clarifies why an easement in gross best fits the definition of being granted to an individual for a specific purpose, independent of land ownership.