A private easement is an easement that provides the right to use and enjoy a tract of property (the servient estate) by one specific person or a few specific people. Private easements are often sold to an adjoining property owner to allow the adjoining property owner to use the easement seller’s property in a limited way.

For example, a private sewer easement may be sold to a person building a house to allow the sewer line to slant properly to the street—which may require it to run underneath the easement seller’s property (the servient estate).

In Wyoming, a private easement is a non-possessory right to use and enjoy someone else's land for a specific purpose. The land that benefits from the easement is known as the dominant estate, while the land over which the easement runs is the servient estate. Private easements can be created by a written agreement between the property owners, and they must be recorded in the county where the property is located to be enforceable against third parties. The easement agreement should specify the terms of use, the duration of the easement, and any maintenance responsibilities. Wyoming follows the general principles of property law regarding easements, which are governed by state statutes and case law. When an easement is granted for a specific purpose, such as a sewer line, the use of the easement must conform to the agreed-upon terms. If disputes arise, they may be resolved through negotiation, mediation, or litigation, and an attorney can provide guidance on the legal rights and obligations of each party involved in the easement.