Question 1

Unless someone has adverse possession,the law presumes an owner to be in possession of his or her property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 2

Where A takes a shortcut over B's land for six years without B's consent,A is a trespasser.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Explain the common law concept of severance.

Accepted Answer

Severance is the term used to describe t

Question 4

Aboriginal land claim disputes often wind up in courts of law.Briefly describe the remedies that can be awarded by a court of law in relation to these types of claims.

Accepted Answer

Although claims are often settled by way

Question 5

Which of the following can create an easement?

Accepted Answer

A) the right to exclusive occupation of a building for 25 years 
B) permission from your neighbour to hold a garage sale in his yard 
C) the right to use your neighbour's driveway to reach the garage on your property 
D) the right to go onto your neighbour's property to extract coal 
E) all of the above 
A) the right to exclusive occupation of a building for 25 years 
B) permission from your neighbour to hold a garage sale in his yard 
C) the right to use your neighbour's driveway to reach the garage on your property 
D) the right to go onto your neighbour's property to extract coal 
E) all of the above

Question 6

What is a life estate?

Accepted Answer

A life estate is an

Question 7

Aboriginal land claims take multiple forms and have multiple forums for resolution.Specific land claims allege that the Crown

Accepted Answer

A) violated claims involving lands not covered by a treaty. 
B) violated claims involving lands not covered as part of a reserve. 
C) violated a treaty or improperly dealt with reserve land. 
D) violated a court order for possession. 
E) violated colonial law. 
A) violated claims involving lands not covered by a treaty. 
B) violated claims involving lands not covered as part of a reserve. 
C) violated a treaty or improperly dealt with reserve land. 
D) violated a court order for possession. 
E) violated colonial law.

Question 8

A's family has owned a parcel of land for five generations.There are no restrictions or conditions attached to the land.In this case,A's family holds the land

Accepted Answer

A) as a licence. 
B) as a leasehold interest. 
C) in fee simple. 
D) as a life estate. 
E) as an easement. 
A) as a licence. 
B) as a leasehold interest. 
C) in fee simple. 
D) as a life estate. 
E) as an easement.

Question 9

It has been suggested that the disadvantages of owning a condominium are actually minimal.Explain one situation where this statement may be less than accurate.

Accepted Answer

When condominiums are new or relatively

Question 10

When is an owner's title to property extinguished?

Accepted Answer

When a person obtains adverse possession

Question 11

A right entitles the Aboriginal nation to continue the use or tradition on a non-exclusive basis but it depends on the existence of Aboriginal title over the affected land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

A is making his last will.He wants to leave his cottage property to his daughter and her husband,but in such a way that neither of them can deal with the property without the consent of the other and that when one of them dies,the other will become the owner of the property.He also wants to leave his condominium for the use and possession of his son during his son's lifetime,and after that to his niece and her husband,although he wants to specify that his niece will have an undivided 85 percent interest in the condominium and her husband an undivided 15 percent interest.State the type of estates that the beneficiaries will have in A's property,as well as the type and quality of ownership.

Accepted Answer

The gift to the daughter and her husband

Question 13

Explain the effect of severance and how can it be done.

Accepted Answer

Severance is the process whereby a joint

Question 14

Absolute ownership of real property does not entitle the owner to sell it.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

After a life estate has been carved out,the balance of the fee simple is called

Accepted Answer

A) a balance. 
B) an estate reversion. 
C) a remainder. 
D) a remainder of estate. 
E) a balance of estate. 
A) a balance. 
B) an estate reversion. 
C) a remainder. 
D) a remainder of estate. 
E) a balance of estate.

Question 16

An eavestrough that overhangs A's house onto B's land is an encroachment.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

A freehold estate

Accepted Answer

A) an interest in land that is indeterminate in time. 
B) a holder of a life estate. 
C) an interest in land that is closest to complete ownership. 
D) a fixed time during which a person holds an interest in land. 
E) an estate in land held for the life of one person. 
A) an interest in land that is indeterminate in time. 
B) a holder of a life estate. 
C) an interest in land that is closest to complete ownership. 
D) a fixed time during which a person holds an interest in land. 
E) an estate in land held for the life of one person.

Question 18

In the Supreme Court of Canada case of R.v.Adams,the court held that Aboriginal rights do not depend on the existence of Aboriginal title.Briefly describe the decision and how the court dealt with the lower court conviction.

Accepted Answer

In the case of R.v.Adams,the Supreme Cou

Question 19

A life estate is

Accepted Answer

A) an interest in land that is indeterminate in time. 
B) an interest in land that is closest to complete ownership. 
C) a holder of a life estate. 
D) an estate in land held for the life of one person. 
E) a fixed time during which a person holds an interest in land. 
A) an interest in land that is indeterminate in time. 
B) an interest in land that is closest to complete ownership. 
C) a holder of a life estate. 
D) an estate in land held for the life of one person. 
E) a fixed time during which a person holds an interest in land.

Question 20

Explain two major advantages of the land titles system of registration.

Accepted Answer

First,title to real property is guarante

Exam 21: Interests in Land and Their Transfer

Unless someone has adverse possession,the law presumes an owner to be in possession of his or her property.

Where A takes a shortcut over B's land for six years without B's consent,A is a trespasser.

Explain the common law concept of severance.

Aboriginal land claim disputes often wind up in courts of law.Briefly describe the remedies that can be awarded by a court of law in relation to these types of claims.

Which of the following can create an easement?

What is a life estate?

Aboriginal land claims take multiple forms and have multiple forums for resolution.Specific land claims allege that the Crown

A's family has owned a parcel of land for five generations.There are no restrictions or conditions attached to the land.In this case,A's family holds the land

It has been suggested that the disadvantages of owning a condominium are actually minimal.Explain one situation where this statement may be less than accurate.

When is an owner's title to property extinguished?

A right entitles the Aboriginal nation to continue the use or tradition on a non-exclusive basis but it depends on the existence of Aboriginal title over the affected land.

Explain the effect of severance and how can it be done.

Absolute ownership of real property does not entitle the owner to sell it.

After a life estate has been carved out,the balance of the fee simple is called

An eavestrough that overhangs A's house onto B's land is an encroachment.

A freehold estate

In the Supreme Court of Canada case of R.v.Adams,the court held that Aboriginal rights do not depend on the existence of Aboriginal title.Briefly describe the decision and how the court dealt with the lower court conviction.

A life estate is

Explain two major advantages of the land titles system of registration.

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