A right of use of another's land for a particular purpose; for example, an easement permitting a person to cross another's land to fish in a pond located there, or use of a common driveway. affirmative easement. An easement that grants another the right to perform certain related actions on the property. easement appurtenant. An easement that benefits another property; for example, a right to pass across land to reach a neighboring tract. easement by necessity.A statutory or natural encumbran...