Question 1

A riparian owner is a person who owns land

Accepted Answer

A) adjacent to a natural stream. 
B) on both sides of a natural stream. 
C) on both sides and underneath a natural stream. 
D) above an underground stream. 
E) in any of these locations. 
A) adjacent to a natural stream. 
B) on both sides of a natural stream. 
C) on both sides and underneath a natural stream. 
D) above an underground stream. 
E) in any of these locations. E

Question 2

Brady acquired a block of land in fee simple under a Crown Patent.He divided the block into two parcels: Whiteacre and Blackacre.He kept Whiteacre,but granted Blackacre to Drucker for life,then to Evans.Brady died possessed of Whiteacre,leaving the land to Crader.Evans is not entitled to possession of Blackacre until Drucker's death.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  True

Question 3

Henry has completed his 21st year in possession of land under the Registry System which he does not "own." He comes to you for advice; he does not have a lease from the owner.His "interest," such as it is,most specifically,is better than ______________ and less than ____________.

Accepted Answer

A) fee simple; a freehold 
B) an easement; a riparian right 
C) a leasehold; a life estate 
D) an encroachment; a freehold 
E) a life estate; fee simple 
A) fee simple; a freehold 
B) an easement; a riparian right 
C) a leasehold; a life estate 
D) an encroachment; a freehold 
E) a life estate; fee simple E

Question 4

A lease of 21 years where the tenant acts as an owner will create a claim of adverse possession for the tenant.For this reason,no single lease is permitted for a period greater than 20 years.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

The feudal notion of "escheat to the Crown" has no modern day counterpart.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which statements accurately reflect characteristics of the Registry System

Accepted Answer

A) a title search of 40 years is required to determine what claims exist against the property. 
B) the certificate of title is proof of title. 
C) the land titles office guarantees the validity of all documents affecting the title. 
D) Is in effect in regions of the country that were settled at a later date. 
E) Only applies to the surface title and not the sub-surface title. 
A) a title search of 40 years is required to determine what claims exist against the property. 
B) the certificate of title is proof of title. 
C) the land titles office guarantees the validity of all documents affecting the title. 
D) Is in effect in regions of the country that were settled at a later date. 
E) Only applies to the surface title and not the sub-surface title.

Question 7

Only an adjoining landowner may enforce a restrictive covenant on the use of a neighbour's land.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Squatters rights are more correctly known as

Accepted Answer

A) encroachment. 
B) adverse possession. 
C) trespass. 
D) riparian rights. 
E) restrictive covenants. 
A) encroachment. 
B) adverse possession. 
C) trespass. 
D) riparian rights. 
E) restrictive covenants.

Question 9

Brady acquired a block of land in fee simple under a Crown Patent.He divided the block into two parcels: Whiteacre and Blackacre.He kept Whiteacre,but granted Blackacre to Drucker for life,then to Evans.Brady died possessed of Whiteacre,leaving the land to Crader.Drucker is not free to charge or dispose of any part of Blackacre without Evans' consent.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

Gottlieb owned a cottage lot which had frontage on a lake.He later granted a 30-metre wide right of way to Baxter,who had a lot behind his,to enable Baxter to reach the lakeshore to launch his power boat.The next year,Baxter built a boathouse on the 30-metre strip in which to store his boat during the winter months.When Gottlieb discovered the boat house a few months later,he hired a bulldozer,and pushed the boathouse off the land,and into the lake.Baxter was not entitled to build a boathouse on the right of way.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Practice of the Crown in Western Canada is to grant land,but reserve unto itself

Accepted Answer

A) gold and silver rights. 
B) all mining rights. 
C) riparian water rights. 
D) white pine trees. 
E) nothing. 
A) gold and silver rights. 
B) all mining rights. 
C) riparian water rights. 
D) white pine trees. 
E) nothing.

Question 12

A life estate may not be reserved by a vendor who sells land in fee simple.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 13

Gottlieb owned a cottage lot which had frontage on a lake.He later granted a 30-metre wide right of way to Baxter,who had a lot behind his,to enable Baxter to reach the lakeshore to launch his power boat.The next year,Baxter built a boathouse on the 30-metre strip in which to store his boat during the winter months.When Gottlieb discovered the boat house a few months later,he hired a bulldozer,and pushed the boathouse off the land,and into the lake.Gottlieb was entitled to take legal action against Baxter to have the boathouse removed.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 14

How is real property described on the electronic registration system?

Accepted Answer

A) PIN-Personal Identification Number 
B) PIN-Parcel Identification Number 
C) PIN-Postal Identification Number 
D) MIN-Municipal Identification Number 
E) TIN-Tax Identification Number 
A) PIN-Personal Identification Number 
B) PIN-Parcel Identification Number 
C) PIN-Postal Identification Number 
D) MIN-Municipal Identification Number 
E) TIN-Tax Identification Number

Question 15

Brady acquired a block of land in fee simple under a Crown Patent.He divided the block into two parcels: Whiteacre and Blackacre.He kept Whiteacre,but granted Blackacre to Drucker for life,then to Evans.Brady died possessed of Whiteacre,leaving the land to Crader.Evans is called a remainderman.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

A residential water heater,rented from an electric or water utility,is a fixture in law.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Discuss the rights and duties associated with being the owner of land adjacent to a watercourse.

Accepted Answer

An owner of lands adjacent to a watercou

Question 18

Gottlieb owned a cottage lot which had frontage on a lake.He later granted a 30-metre wide right of way to Baxter,who had a lot behind his,to enable Baxter to reach the lakeshore to launch his power boat.The next year,Baxter built a boathouse on the 30-metre strip in which to store his boat during the winter months.When Gottlieb discovered the boathouse a few months later,he hired a bulldozer,and pushed the boathouse off the land,and into the lake.The lot owned by Gottlieb is the dominant tenement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

Gottlieb owned a cottage lot which had frontage on a lake.He later granted a 30-metre wide right of way to Baxter,who had a lot behind his,to enable Baxter to reach the lakeshore to launch his power boat.The next year,Baxter built a boathouse on the 30-metre strip in which to store his boat during the winter months.When Gottlieb discovered the boat house a few months later,he hired a bulldozer,and pushed the boathouse off the land,and into the lake.The lot owned by Gottlieb is the servient tenement.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

Tammy sold a house to Andy for $200,000.Andy breached the contract.The market was falling and Tammy was only able to sell the house,to another buyer,for $150 000.Tammy sued Andy.What will her remedy be?

Accepted Answer

A) Specific performance,land is unique 
B) Damages in the amount of $150,000 
C) Damages in the amount of $50,000 
D) Specific performance and $50,000 
E) Specific performance and $150,000 
A) Specific performance,land is unique 
B) Damages in the amount of $150,000 
C) Damages in the amount of $50,000 
D) Specific performance and $50,000 
E) Specific performance and $150,000

Exam 22: Interests in Land

A riparian owner is a person who owns land

Henry has completed his 21st year in possession of land under the Registry System which he does not "own." He comes to you for advice; he does not have a lease from the owner.His "interest," such as it is,most specifically,is better than ______________ and less than ____________.

A lease of 21 years where the tenant acts as an owner will create a claim of adverse possession for the tenant.For this reason,no single lease is permitted for a period greater than 20 years.

The feudal notion of "escheat to the Crown" has no modern day counterpart.

Which statements accurately reflect characteristics of the Registry System

Only an adjoining landowner may enforce a restrictive covenant on the use of a neighbour's land.

Squatters rights are more correctly known as

Practice of the Crown in Western Canada is to grant land,but reserve unto itself

A life estate may not be reserved by a vendor who sells land in fee simple.

How is real property described on the electronic registration system?

Brady acquired a block of land in fee simple under a Crown Patent.He divided the block into two parcels: Whiteacre and Blackacre.He kept Whiteacre,but granted Blackacre to Drucker for life,then to Evans.Brady died possessed of Whiteacre,leaving the land to Crader.Evans is called a remainderman.

A residential water heater,rented from an electric or water utility,is a fixture in law.

Discuss the rights and duties associated with being the owner of land adjacent to a watercourse.

Tammy sold a house to Andy for $200,000.Andy breached the contract.The market was falling and Tammy was only able to sell the house,to another buyer,for $150 000.Tammy sued Andy.What will her remedy be?

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Henry has completed his 21^st year in possession of land under the Registry System which he does not "own." He comes to you for advice; he does not have a lease from the owner.His "interest," such as it is,most specifically,is better than __ and less than .