Exam 1: Introduction to the Law of Real Property

A life estate must always be for the life of the owner.

Generally the following system(s) of law governs the law of real property:

The main method(s) of acquiring ownership to real property is/are:

The law of real property in general is governed by the law of the state where the real property is located.

A fee simple absolute estate has a potential infinite duration and unrestricted inheritability.

Riparian rights is the doctrine that states that all owners of lands must share equally in the use of water for domestic purposes.

A copyright is tangible property.

A legal treatise is a code of statutes.

The adding together of periods of adverse possession is called:

At common law, an estate at will could be automatically terminated.

Trade fixtures are items, such as shelving or counters, installed by a tenant on property to assist the tenant in the conduct of its business.

A promise to make a gift is generally not revocable.

An heir must always be a relative of the decedent.

Henry transfers a life estate to Susan with the remainder to Tom. Tom dies before Susan. On Susan's death, the property owner is:

"Color of title" is evidenced by a written instrument such as a deed, court decree, or judgment.

A life estate owner must share the income generated from the life estate with the owner of the remainder interest.

Life estates are transferable during the lifetime of the owner.

Personal property does not include living things such as animals.

The conveyance of real property in a will is referred to as:

Which of the following is/are considered an act/acts of possession?