Exam 14: Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment

Joe borrowed his neighbour Sam's lawnmower. At the same time, Sam asked Joe to look after a valuable camera for him while he was on vacation. Explain in relation to which of these items Joe has a higher duty to be careful.

After a default and pursuant to an application by a mortgagee, the court will issue a preliminary order of ________, setting a time limit within which time the mortgage must be redeemed by paying what is in arrears, rectifying any other mortgage defaults, and in some cases, costs.

Explain what is meant by a fee simple interest.

Which of the following is considered real property in legal terms?

It is common today for a ________, needing more funds, to transfer the equity of redemption to another creditor as security for a further loan.

An agreement for sale includes the right to retake possession if the person buying the land fails to pay installments.

Explain what is meant by a landlord's obligation to provide quiet enjoyment.

Most legal issues arising from protection of the environment relate to

Which non-litigious approach is becoming an effective method of obtaining compliance with CEPA?

When a house is built on a lot, the house is an example of

Jack and Joan got married. It was the second marriage for both of them, and each brought one teenaged child into the marriage. They bought a house in Regina as joint tenants. They worked very hard to create a loving home, but when the children had disputes, it always affected the relationship between Jack and Joan because of the loyalty to their own child. Joan now thinks that it was a mistake to buy the house as joint tenants and wants her share in the house to go to her child in the event of her death. Which of the following will bring about such a change?

What's the main difference in the effect of a registration of a certificate under a "certificate of title" jurisdiction such as Saskatchewan as compared to a traditional registration system in other parts of Canada?

A husband and wife own Lot A as joint tenants and Lot B as tenants in common. The husband's will reads: "I leave Lot A to my son John and Lot B to my daughter Mary." Who takes what when the husband dies?

In which of the following does a person have a true lease?

Old Uncle Isaac has a cold and has become very morbid, talking continuously about funerals, death, and wills. Now he asks if he should give wife Juliet a life estate. Which of the following is a true statement about wills and life estates?

Discuss the various obligations of bailees when looking after the property of others.

Which of the following is not considered personal property in legal terms?

Mario bought a small house in Nelson and was puzzled when he saw the conveyancing documents, which referred to a transfer of a "fee simple." The following statements were made to him to explain the term. Which is correct?

A gratuitous bailment can occur when someone borrows an item from a neighbour.

The term "equity," in common use, describes the value of property after all debts and claims owing on it are deducted.