Question 1

Henry transfers property to Susan for the life of Tom, then to Kevin. On the death of Susan, the property owner is:

Accepted Answer

A)  Tom. 
B)  Susan's heirs. 
C)  Kevin. 
D)  Henry. 
E)  none of the above 
A)  Tom. 
B)  Susan's heirs. 
C)  Kevin. 
D)  Henry. 
E)  none of the above C

Question 2

If the owner of a life estate commits waste, the life estate will terminate even though the owner is alive.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Which of the following is not considered real property?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buildings 
B)  Fixtures 
C)  Corn 
D)  Elm tree 
A)  Buildings 
B)  Fixtures 
C)  Corn 
D)  Elm tree C

Question 4

An owner of real property usually owns all of the minerals beneath the surface of the land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

A promise to make a gift is generally revocable.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

A life estate may be for the life of a person other than the owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

Appropriation is the doctrine that states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Failure by an owner of a life estate to adequately maintain the property subject to the life estate is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  Descent. 
B)  waste. 
C)  devise. 
D)  none of the above. 
A)  Descent. 
B)  waste. 
C)  devise. 
D)  none of the above.

Question 9

Life estates are not transferable during the lifetime of the owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Inheritance is the transfer of ownership of real property from a person who dies without a will.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

An owner of real property generally does not own the airspace above the surface of the land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

The doctrine of riparian rights states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

The law of real property in general is governed by the law of the state in which the owner of the real property resides.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

A fixture is classified as personal property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 15

Since the law does not favor the free right to transfer ownership, the law will approve almost any restraint on an owner's right to transfer ownership of property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

John is in possession of property adjacent to his home. He does not have a deed to the property but has enclosed it with a fence and has planted a garden on it for the past 20 years. The property is owned by the city and is part of a large park. Does John own the property by adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

This is an adverse possession question.

Question 17

Occupancy of land by someone without the permission of the owner is a trespass.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

A fee simple on condition subsequent estate automatically expires on the happening or non - happening of the event stated in the deed of conveyance or the will creating the estate.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Which of the following items would not be classified as personal property?

Accepted Answer

A)  Automobile 
B)  Fixture 
C)  Wheat 
D)  Stock certificate 
A)  Automobile 
B)  Fixture 
C)  Wheat 
D)  Stock certificate

Question 20

The doctrine that states that the use of water belongs to the landowner who uses the water first is known as:

Accepted Answer

A)  perpetuity. 
B)  riparian rights. 
C)  the natural flow of water doctrine. 
D)  appropriation. 
A)  perpetuity. 
B)  riparian rights. 
C)  the natural flow of water doctrine. 
D)  appropriation.

Henry transfers property to Susan for the life of Tom, then to Kevin. On the death of Susan, the property owner is:

If the owner of a life estate commits waste, the life estate will terminate even though the owner is alive.

Which of the following is not considered real property?

An owner of real property usually owns all of the minerals beneath the surface of the land.

A promise to make a gift is generally revocable.

A life estate may be for the life of a person other than the owner.

Appropriation is the doctrine that states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

Failure by an owner of a life estate to adequately maintain the property subject to the life estate is known as:

Life estates are not transferable during the lifetime of the owner.

Inheritance is the transfer of ownership of real property from a person who dies without a will.

An owner of real property generally does not own the airspace above the surface of the land.

The doctrine of riparian rights states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

The law of real property in general is governed by the law of the state in which the owner of the real property resides.

A fixture is classified as personal property.

Since the law does not favor the free right to transfer ownership, the law will approve almost any restraint on an owner's right to transfer ownership of property.

John is in possession of property adjacent to his home. He does not have a deed to the property but has enclosed it with a fence and has planted a garden on it for the past 20 years. The property is owned by the city and is part of a large park. Does John own the property by adverse possession?

Occupancy of land by someone without the permission of the owner is a trespass.

A fee simple on condition subsequent estate automatically expires on the happening or non - happening of the event stated in the deed of conveyance or the will creating the estate.

Which of the following items would not be classified as personal property?

The doctrine that states that the use of water belongs to the landowner who uses the water first is known as:

Concurrent Ownership

Surveys and Land Descriptions

Public Regulation and Encumbrances

Easements and Licenses

Contracts

Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract

Deeds

Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions

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Mortgage Forms and Provisions

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Title Insurance

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Exam 1: Introduction to the Law of Real Property

Henry transfers property to Susan for the life of Tom, then to Kevin. On the death of Susan, the property owner is:

If the owner of a life estate commits waste, the life estate will terminate even though the owner is alive.

Which of the following is not considered real property?

An owner of real property usually owns all of the minerals beneath the surface of the land.

A promise to make a gift is generally revocable.

A life estate may be for the life of a person other than the owner.

Appropriation is the doctrine that states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

Failure by an owner of a life estate to adequately maintain the property subject to the life estate is known as:

Life estates are not transferable during the lifetime of the owner.

Inheritance is the transfer of ownership of real property from a person who dies without a will.

An owner of real property generally does not own the airspace above the surface of the land.

The doctrine of riparian rights states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

The law of real property in general is governed by the law of the state in which the owner of the real property resides.

A fixture is classified as personal property.

Since the law does not favor the free right to transfer ownership, the law will approve almost any restraint on an owner's right to transfer ownership of property.

John is in possession of property adjacent to his home. He does not have a deed to the property but has enclosed it with a fence and has planted a garden on it for the past 20 years. The property is owned by the city and is part of a large park. Does John own the property by adverse possession?

Occupancy of land by someone without the permission of the owner is a trespass.

A fee simple on condition subsequent estate automatically expires on the happening or non - happening of the event stated in the deed of conveyance or the will creating the estate.

Which of the following items would not be classified as personal property?

The doctrine that states that the use of water belongs to the landowner who uses the water first is known as:

Concurrent Ownership

Surveys and Land Descriptions

Public Regulation and Encumbrances

Easements and Licenses

Contracts

Preparation and Review of a Real Estate Contract

Deeds

Financing Sources in Real Estate Transactions

Legal Aspects of Real Estate Finance

Mortgage Forms and Provisions

Title Examinations

Title Insurance

Real Estate Closings

Real Estate Closing Forms and Examples

Condominiums and Cooperatives

Filters