Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Bailment takes place when one person has

Question 2

Indicate the extent of ownership above and below a parcel of land.

Accepted Answer

You own above and below as muc

Question 3

Define "equity of redemption" and briefly discuss its origin.

Accepted Answer

Although title of a foreclosed property

Question 4

Indicate three ways that the laws related to residential tenancies have been modified by statute in your jurisdiction.

Accepted Answer

This will vary with the jurisdiction but

Question 5

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

Accepted Answer

A right of way is a particular

Question 6

When a landlord seizes the tenant's property for failure to pay rent,this is called ________.

Accepted Answer

distress o

Question 7

One of the important features of residential tenancies is that the parties are free to override the provisions of the various residential tenancies acts by clearly doing so in a written lease agreement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

A periodic tenancy refers to a lease in which the parties agree to no set termination date but to the rental period being automatically renewed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

When a landlord seizes property left by the tenant and holds it until the rent is paid or sells it to pay rent owing,this is referred to as

Accepted Answer

A) relief against forfeiture. 
B) tenancy at sufferance. 
C) distress. 
D) an order nisi. 
E) an order absolute. 
A) relief against forfeiture. 
B) tenancy at sufferance. 
C) distress. 
D) an order nisi. 
E) an order absolute.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Explain what is held in a life estate.

Accepted Answer

The person who holds the life estate in

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

A) Intangible property or chose in action 
B) A claim against someone that has value 
C) Intellectual property (ideas and creative work) 
D) Chattels 
E) A good affixed to real property 
A) Intangible property or chose in action 
B) A claim against someone that has value 
C) Intellectual property (ideas and creative work) 
D) Chattels 
E) A good affixed to real property

Question 13

Which of the following is the correct definition of a chattel?

Accepted Answer

A) A chattel is a name used to describe the land registration system in place in the Western provinces. 
B) Chattel is an intangible form of personal property,such as a debt or claim. 
C) Chattel refers to intellectual property such as patents and copyrights. 
D) Chattel is the term used to describe tangible personal property or movables. 
E) The term chattel is the broad term used to describe any kind of property interest. 
A) A chattel is a name used to describe the land registration system in place in the Western provinces. 
B) Chattel is an intangible form of personal property,such as a debt or claim. 
C) Chattel refers to intellectual property such as patents and copyrights. 
D) Chattel is the term used to describe tangible personal property or movables. 
E) The term chattel is the broad term used to describe any kind of property interest.

Question 14

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work,so in order to get the lawn mowed,he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower.Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

Accepted Answer

A) This is a gratuitous bailment,and as such,Harry has no legal obligation to look after the lawnmower. 
B) This is a gratuitous bailment for Harry's benefit,and as such,Harry has a duty to be reasonably careful that no harm or accident come to the lawnmower. 
C) Because Harry has borrowed the lawnmower,he is obligated to return it in the condition it was given and is liable for any damage or loss no matter what the reason. 
D) If,when Harry asked his neighbour,the neighbour was reluctant to loan it to Harry but did so anyway,this is an example of an involuntary bailment. 
E) Because the lawnmower is valuable,this is an example of a bailment for value. 
A) This is a gratuitous bailment,and as such,Harry has no legal obligation to look after the lawnmower. 
B) This is a gratuitous bailment for Harry's benefit,and as such,Harry has a duty to be reasonably careful that no harm or accident come to the lawnmower. 
C) Because Harry has borrowed the lawnmower,he is obligated to return it in the condition it was given and is liable for any damage or loss no matter what the reason. 
D) If,when Harry asked his neighbour,the neighbour was reluctant to loan it to Harry but did so anyway,this is an example of an involuntary bailment. 
E) Because the lawnmower is valuable,this is an example of a bailment for value.

Question 15

If Niles and Frasier buy a "fee simple" interest,which of the following is true with regard to their rights?

Accepted Answer

A) In law,they are entitled only to the surface of the earth within the boundaries. 
B) They have rights to the area under their land,including the mineral rights. 
C) The maxim "to whomsoever the soil belongs,he owns also to the sky" remains unchanged and is as valid today as ever. 
D) Today a person's right to the area above his land is restricted to that part of it he can make use of. 
E) You can sue an airplane for trespass for flying at 30,000 feet over your property. 
A) In law,they are entitled only to the surface of the earth within the boundaries. 
B) They have rights to the area under their land,including the mineral rights. 
C) The maxim "to whomsoever the soil belongs,he owns also to the sky" remains unchanged and is as valid today as ever. 
D) Today a person's right to the area above his land is restricted to that part of it he can make use of. 
E) You can sue an airplane for trespass for flying at 30,000 feet over your property.

Question 16

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.

Accepted Answer

Joe has a higher duty to be careful with

Question 17

In a three-year commercial lease,the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

Real property refers to land only.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

A finder has no obligation to return found goods to the proper owner.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

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

Indicate the extent of ownership above and below a parcel of land.

Define "equity of redemption" and briefly discuss its origin.

Indicate three ways that the laws related to residential tenancies have been modified by statute in your jurisdiction.

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

When a landlord seizes the tenant's property for failure to pay rent,this is called ________.

One of the important features of residential tenancies is that the parties are free to override the provisions of the various residential tenancies acts by clearly doing so in a written lease agreement.

A periodic tenancy refers to a lease in which the parties agree to no set termination date but to the rental period being automatically renewed.

When a landlord seizes property left by the tenant and holds it until the rent is paid or sells it to pay rent owing,this is referred to as

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

Explain what is held in a life estate.

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

Which of the following is the correct definition of a chattel?

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work,so in order to get the lawn mowed,he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower.Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

If Niles and Frasier buy a "fee simple" interest,which of the following is true with regard to their rights?

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.

In a three-year commercial lease,the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Real property refers to land only.

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

A finder has no obligation to return found goods to the proper owner.

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

Indicate the extent of ownership above and below a parcel of land.

Define "equity of redemption" and briefly discuss its origin.

Indicate three ways that the laws related to residential tenancies have been modified by statute in your jurisdiction.

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

When a landlord seizes the tenant's property for failure to pay rent,this is called ________.

One of the important features of residential tenancies is that the parties are free to override the provisions of the various residential tenancies acts by clearly doing so in a written lease agreement.

A periodic tenancy refers to a lease in which the parties agree to no set termination date but to the rental period being automatically renewed.

When a landlord seizes property left by the tenant and holds it until the rent is paid or sells it to pay rent owing,this is referred to as

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

Explain what is held in a life estate.

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

Which of the following is the correct definition of a chattel?

Harry's lawn mower ceased to work,so in order to get the lawn mowed,he borrowed his neighbour's lawnmower.Which one of the following is correct with respect to Harry's responsibility in relation to the lawn mower?

If Niles and Frasier buy a "fee simple" interest,which of the following is true with regard to their rights?

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.

In a three-year commercial lease,the tenant must give the landlord two months' notice upon leaving.

Real property refers to land only.

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

A finder has no obligation to return found goods to the proper owner.

Managing Your Legal Affairs

Introduction to the Legal System

The Resolution of Disputes: The Courts and Alternatives to Litigation

Intentional Torts and Torts Impacting Business

Negligence,Professional Liability,and Insurance

The Elements of a Contract: Consensus and Consideration

The Elements of a Contract: Capacity, Legality, and Intention

Factors Affecting the Contractual Relationship

The End of the Contractual Relationship

Agency and Partnership

Corporations

Employment

Intellectual Property

Priority of Creditors

Sales and Consumer Protection

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