Question 1

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Divested

Accepted Answer

A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back 
A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back

Question 2

Foreclosure sales under a deed of trust are always subject to court supervision.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

What term describes a person borrowing money and giving a mortgage?

Accepted Answer

A)  Grantor 
B)  Promisor 
C)  Mortgagor 
D)  Mortgagee 
A)  Grantor 
B)  Promisor 
C)  Mortgagor 
D)  Mortgagee

Question 4

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Homestead Act

Accepted Answer

A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back 
A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back

Question 5

Define a mortgage, a mortgagor, and a mortgagee. Discuss the process of a mortgagee's foreclosure sale.

Accepted Answer

Definition: A mortgage is a conveyance o

Question 6

After the municipality had taken someone's real property for unpaid taxes, the former owner can get his or her property back by using right of ________.

Accepted Answer

The answer of After the municipality had taken someone's real...

Question 7

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Vendor

Accepted Answer

A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back 
A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back

Question 8

To obtain title to real property by adverse possession, how must the actual possession of property be done?

Accepted Answer

A)  Openly 
B)  Notoriously 
C)  Exclusively 
D)  All of the above 
A)  Openly 
B)  Notoriously 
C)  Exclusively 
D)  All of the above

Question 9

After the death of a tenant in common, title to the deceased's property passes to his or her heirs.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

What term describes an accumulation of possession by different occupiers who are not record owners?

Accepted Answer

A)  Seisin 
B)  Tacking 
C)  Toll 
D)  Convey 
A)  Seisin 
B)  Tacking 
C)  Toll 
D)  Convey

Question 11

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Seisin

Accepted Answer

A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back 
A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back

Question 12

Who can terminate the right of redemption?

Accepted Answer

A)  State legislature 
B)  Court 
C)  Registry of deeds 
D)  Secretary of State 
A)  State legislature 
B)  Court 
C)  Registry of deeds 
D)  Secretary of State

Question 13

Traditionally, only a deed under seal was effective.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

Match the terms with their descriptions:
-Deed

Accepted Answer

A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back 
A)  Taken away 
B)  Person transferring property or goods by sale 
C)  Land grants signed into law by President Lincoln 
D)  Possession of a freehold 
E)  Mark or impression placed next to the party's signature
F) Method of acquiring real property
G) Gradual recession of water that leaves land permanently uncovered
H) Sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff
I) One who lends money and takes back a mortgage as security for the loan
J) Right to take the property back

Question 15

What term describes an addition to the soil made by nature?

Accepted Answer

A)  Accretion 
B)  Accrual 
C)  Accumulation 
D)  Buildup 
A)  Accretion 
B)  Accrual 
C)  Accumulation 
D)  Buildup

Question 16

After the American Revolution, what happened to any land not owned by individuals?

Accepted Answer

A)  It became the property of the state 
B)  It became the property of the federal government 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  It became the property of the state 
B)  It became the property of the federal government 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 17

What term describes a formal, written instrument used to transfer title to real property from one person to another?

Accepted Answer

A)  Conveyance 
B)  Affidavit 
C)  Power of attorney 
D)  Mortgage 
A)  Conveyance 
B)  Affidavit 
C)  Power of attorney 
D)  Mortgage

Question 18

Who could apply for land grants under the Homestead Act?

Accepted Answer

A)  Anyone who was at least 21 years old 
B)  Anyone who had never taken up arms against the United States 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above 
A)  Anyone who was at least 21 years old 
B)  Anyone who had never taken up arms against the United States 
C)  All of the above 
D)  None of the above

Question 19

Adverse possession is an illegal way of acquiring real property.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

What term describes a sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff?

Accepted Answer

A)  Sheriff's sale 
B)  Levy on execution 
C)  Quasi in rem action 
D)  Partition 
A)  Sheriff's sale 
B)  Levy on execution 
C)  Quasi in rem action 
D)  Partition

Exam 34: Acquiring Title to Real Property

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Divested

Foreclosure sales under a deed of trust are always subject to court supervision.

What term describes a person borrowing money and giving a mortgage?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Homestead Act

Define a mortgage, a mortgagor, and a mortgagee. Discuss the process of a mortgagee's foreclosure sale.

After the municipality had taken someone's real property for unpaid taxes, the former owner can get his or her property back by using right of ________.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Vendor

To obtain title to real property by adverse possession, how must the actual possession of property be done?

After the death of a tenant in common, title to the deceased's property passes to his or her heirs.

What term describes an accumulation of possession by different occupiers who are not record owners?

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Seisin

Who can terminate the right of redemption?

Traditionally, only a deed under seal was effective.

Match the terms with their descriptions: -Deed

What term describes an addition to the soil made by nature?

After the American Revolution, what happened to any land not owned by individuals?

What term describes a formal, written instrument used to transfer title to real property from one person to another?

Who could apply for land grants under the Homestead Act?

Adverse possession is an illegal way of acquiring real property.

What term describes a sale of property at public auction conducted by a sheriff?

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