Exam 17: Introduction to Property Law

What should be included in the standard form contract in order for a lessor to maximize its ability to minimize its exposure for damage caused to a leased vehicle in the lessee's possession?

The owner of Goodfood Grocers has agreed to allow the Goodfood Grocer name to be used by the owner of a grocery store in a neighbouring city.What legal device should Goodfood Grocers use to give effect this right ?

Why is a short term lease or rental of property an attractive way for a business to acquire the use of equipment for a particular task or period of time?

Why is the issue of privatizing fresh water supplies controversial?

The rental of a vehicle is an example of bailment.

A lease is a form of real property.

A warehouseman's general responsibility toward its customers' property is to treat it as a skilled storekeeper would deal with its own property,which imposes a standard of reasonableness encompassing responsibility for most foreseeable risks.

Which of the following would NOT constitute property?

Aboriginal title arises out of the prior occupation or possession of lands by Indigenous peoples.

What feature distinguishes bailment from a contract of purchase and sale?

Which statement best reflects the approach taken by the courts when determining if something counts as property?

What is a distinguishing characteristic the liability of common carriers?

What is the term "choses in action" synonymous with in law?

What is most likely to result if a bailment is without reward and for the benefit of the person possessing the property?

Ownership can be acquired by taking possession of abandoned personal property.

Briefly describe the obligations that are typically associated with the ownership of real property.

Which statement best characterizes the nature of most commercial bailment situations?

In Canada,most ownership or custodianship rights associated with bodies of water are vested in the Crown.

There is no comprehensive system for registering ownership of personal property as there is with real property.

What is the focus of the standard of care required of a gratuitous bailor?