Introduction to Land Law: Master the Basics of Property Law

Question 1

Which legal interest in land grants absolute ownership with no time restrictions?

Accepted Answer

Fee simple absolute

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Tenancy for life

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Leasehold

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Easement

Question 2

What is the comprehensive term for the collection of rights associated with property ownership?

Accepted Answer

Fee simple

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Tenancy

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Easement

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Feudal tenure

Question 3

Which characteristic is NOT applicable to a freehold estate?

Accepted Answer

Potential termination

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Unlimited duration

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Transferability via deed

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Heritability

Question 4

What legal concept defines the rights and obligations between adjacent property owners?

Accepted Answer

Doctrine of lateral support

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Easement

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Covenant

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Restrictive covenant

Question 5

Which legal interest permits an individual to utilize another's property for a defined purpose?

Accepted Answer

Easement

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Fee simple

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Tenancy at will

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Mortgage

Question 6

How are covenants and restrictive covenants legally distinguished?

Accepted Answer

Covenants create positive obligations, while restrictive covenants impose negative obligations

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Covenants apply to the land, while restrictive covenants bind the individual

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Covenants require a deed for creation, whereas restrictive covenants can be established orally

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Restrictive covenants always benefit the land, while covenants serve diverse purposes

Question 7

What legal principle protects property owners against unlawful entry?

Accepted Answer

Doctrine of possessory title

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Doctrine of adverse possession

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Doctrine of estoppel

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Doctrine of equitable interests

Question 8

How does a covenant differ from an easement?

Accepted Answer

A covenant is personal while an easement is attached to the land

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An easement is personal while a covenant is attached to the land

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Covenants and easements are the same thing

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Covenants are always positive while easements are always negative

Question 9

What is the legal principle that states "No one can give what they do not have"?

Accepted Answer

Nemo dat quod non habet

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Possession is nine-tenths of the law

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The law of adverse possession

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The doctrine of estates

Question 10

What is the difference between a determinable fee and a fee simple conditional?

Accepted Answer

A determinable fee has a specified duration while a fee simple conditional has an uncertain duration

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A fee simple conditional has a specified duration while a determinable fee has an uncertain duration

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There is no difference between a determinable fee and a fee simple conditional

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A determinable fee is a type of freehold estate while a fee simple conditional is a type of leasehold estate

Question 11

What is the legal principle requiring landowners to prevent damage to neighbouring land?

Accepted Answer

Grundy v Stansfield

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Rylands v Fletcher

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Donoghue v Stevenson

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Salmond v Heiton

Question 12

Which of the following is a characteristic of land?

Accepted Answer

Immobile

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Indestructible

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Infinitely divisible

Question 13

What principle establishes the ultimate ownership of all land in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Feudal tenure

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Allodial title

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Torrens system

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Riparian rights

Question 14

Which legal doctrine states that a person in possession of land has the right to exclude others?

Accepted Answer

Doctrine of exclusive possession

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Doctrine of adverse possession

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Doctrine of estoppel

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Doctrine of covenants

Question 15

What is the primary effect of a restrictive covenant on land?

Accepted Answer

Restricting land use

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Preventing land sales or transfers

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Creating an easement over the land

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Granting the covenantor rights to use the land

Question 16

Which fundamental principle underpins the Land Registration Act 2002?

Accepted Answer

The register is conclusive evidence of title

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Registration is compulsory for all land

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Unregistered land is legally unprotected

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The register is publicly accessible

Question 17

What is the legal term for an exclusive and possessory right to occupy and use land?

Accepted Answer

Estate

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Leasehold

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Freehold

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Easement

Question 18

Which of the following is NOT a type of freehold estate?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy at will

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Fee simple

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Fee tail

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Life estate

Question 19

What is the key distinction between a restrictive and a positive covenant?

Accepted Answer

A restrictive covenant prohibits certain actions, while a positive covenant requires certain actions.

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A restrictive covenant requires certain actions, while a positive covenant prohibits certain actions.

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There is no distinction between a restrictive and a positive covenant.

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Both restrictive and positive covenants require certain actions.

Question 20

Which of the following is NOT an essential element of adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

Knowledge of the true owner

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Actual physical possession

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Hostile possession

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Continuous possession

Question 21

What was the primary objective of the Land Law Act 2002?

Accepted Answer

To simplify and modernize land law

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To promote sustainable development

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To protect the rights of landowners

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To increase access to land

Question 22

Which of the following characteristics does NOT apply to land?

Accepted Answer

Indestructibility

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Immobility

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Uniqueness

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Commoditization

Question 23

What is the legal term for the bundle of rights associated with land ownership?

Accepted Answer

Estate

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Easement

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Fee simple

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Leasehold

Question 24

Which of the following is NOT a type of easement?

Accepted Answer

Tenancy in common

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Right of way

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Right of light

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Profit à prendre

Question 25

What is the principle that governs the use of land in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Limited ownership

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Absolute ownership

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Communal ownership

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State ownership

Question 26

What is the fundamental distinction between freehold and leasehold interests in land?

Accepted Answer

Freehold is permanent, while leasehold is temporary.

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Leasehold is permanent, while freehold is temporary.

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Freehold and leasehold are both permanent.

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Freehold and leasehold are both temporary.

Question 27

What is the purpose of the Land Registry?

Accepted Answer

To register interests in land and provide secure title

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To administer land disputes

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To tax land transactions

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To regulate land use

Question 28

What is the legal term used to describe a bundle of rights to possess, use, and enjoy land?

Accepted Answer

Estate

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Interest

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Tenure

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Conveyance

Question 29

Which type of estate grants the holder an indefinite right of possession that can only be terminated by specific events?

Accepted Answer

Freehold estate

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Leasehold estate

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Tenancy at will

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Tenancy at sufferance

Question 30

Under which legal principle is the transfer of land ownership governed in England and Wales?

Accepted Answer

Registration

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Prescription

Answer

Doctrine of Tenure

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Adverse Possession

Question 31

Which common law doctrine enables an individual to obtain ownership of land by openly and continuously possessing it for an extended period?

Accepted Answer

Adverse Possession

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Estoppel

Answer

Dedication

Answer

Easement

Question 32

Which of the following is not a recognized type of easement?

Accepted Answer

Right to privacy

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Right of way

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Right of light

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Right to build

Question 33

What legal principle prohibits a landowner from utilizing their property in a manner that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of neighboring properties?

Accepted Answer

Nuisance

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Trespass

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Breach of Covenant

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Adverse Possession

Question 34

What are the two main types of adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

Factual and Legal

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Constructive and Incorporeal

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Actual and Symbolic

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In rem and In personam

Question 35

Which legal principle establishes that the first person to register their interest in land generally has priority over subsequent interests?

Accepted Answer

Priority

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Lis pendens

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Estoppel

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Notice

Question 36

Which of the following is NOT a defining characteristic of land?

Accepted Answer

Mutability

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Immobility

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Unique individuality

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Scarcity

Question 37

What type of interest in land gives the holder the exclusive right to possess it for a fixed or recurring period?

Accepted Answer

Leasehold

Answer

Freehold

Answer

Easement

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Tenancy at will

Question 38

Which legal principle aims to prevent landowners from using their property in a manner that unreasonably interferes with the enjoyment of neighboring land?

Accepted Answer

Doctrine of nuisance

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Covenant of quiet enjoyment

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Easement by prescription

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Rule against perpetuity

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT a registered estate in land under the Land Registration Act 2002?

Accepted Answer

Equitable interest

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Freehold

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Leasehold

Answer

Easement

Question 40

Which of the following is a common law right that allows landowners to possess their property exclusively and prevent others from entering?

Accepted Answer

Possession

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Trespass

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Easement

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Covenant

Question 41

What type of dispute resolution process involves an independent expert appointed by the court to examine a property and provide a report on its condition?

Accepted Answer

Expert determination

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Arbitration

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Mediation

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Litigation

Question 42

Which of the following is a potential remedy for breach of a restrictive covenant on land?

Accepted Answer

Both injunction and damages

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Injunction

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Damages

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Neither injunction nor damages

Question 43

Which of the following is **not** a defining characteristic of land?

Accepted Answer

Destructibility

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Immovability

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Uniqueness

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Scarcity

Question 44

Which of the following is **not** a legal framework governing land ownership in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

The European Convention on Human Rights

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The Land Registration Act 2002

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The Town and Country Planning Act 1990

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The Landlord and Tenant Act 1987

Question 45

What is the principle of caveat emptor most commonly known as?

Accepted Answer

The buyer beware rule

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The seller beware rule

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The principle that a contract is binding once it is signed

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The principle that a person cannot be forced to sell their land

Question 46

What is the **primary purpose** of a restrictive covenant?

Accepted Answer

To restrict the use of land in a certain way

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To create a positive obligation on the owner of the land

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To transfer ownership of land

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To create a leasehold interest in land

Question 47

Which of the following is **not** a way to acquire title to land in the United Kingdom?

Accepted Answer

Squatting

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Adverse possession

Answer

Prescription

Answer

Registration

Question 48

What is the **key difference** between a legal and an equitable interest in land?

Accepted Answer

A legal interest is enforceable against third parties, while an equitable interest is not

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An equitable interest is enforceable against third parties, while a legal interest is not

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A legal interest is created by deed, while an equitable interest is created by contract

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An equitable interest is created by deed, while a legal interest is created by contract

Question 49

Which of the following is not a characteristic of land according to English law?

Accepted Answer

Depreciation

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Immovability

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Uniqueness

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Durability

Question 50

What type of interest in land gives the holder exclusive possession and control over the land?

Accepted Answer

Fee simple

Answer

Easement

Answer

License

Answer

Leasehold

Question 51

The principle of _______ ensures that landowners cannot use their land in a way that causes significant harm or unreasonable interference to their neighbours.

Accepted Answer

Rylands v. Fletcher

Answer

Estoppel

Answer

Adverse possession

Answer

Covenant

Question 52

What is the legal term for the right of a person to enter and occupy another's land for a specific purpose, but without acquiring any possessory interest in it?

Accepted Answer

License

Answer

Easement

Answer

Profit à prendre

Answer

Covenant

Question 53

Which of the following is not a type of leasehold estate in English law?

Accepted Answer

Fee tail

Answer

Tenancy at will

Answer

Tenancy from year to year

Answer

Tenancy for life

Question 54

The doctrine of _______ states that a person who occupies land without permission for a certain period of time may acquire title to it.

Accepted Answer

Adverse possession

Answer

Prescription

Answer

Estoppel

Answer

Covenant

Question 55

What is the legal term for a covenant that runs with the land and is binding on subsequent owners?

Accepted Answer

Both (b) and (c)

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Positive covenant

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Restrictive covenant

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Real covenant

Question 56

Which of the following accurately describes a characteristic of land?

Accepted Answer

Immobility

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Abundance

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Transience

Answer

Divisibility

Question 57

A freehold estate in land is characterized by:

Accepted Answer

Indefinite duration

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A fixed duration

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Transferability to another person

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Inheritance by a specific individual

Question 58

The principle of indefeasibility of title in land law implies that:

Accepted Answer

A registered proprietor's title is secure, even in cases of fraud or forgery

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A registered proprietor's title is superior to any unregistered interests

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A registered proprietor's title can only be challenged by someone with a stronger claim

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A registered proprietor's title is invalid if obtained through illegal means

Question 59

Which of the following offenses constitutes a tort against land?

Accepted Answer

Trespassing on someone's property

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Defaming someone's reputation

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Uttering false statements that harm someone's reputation

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Threatening to harm someone

Question 60

A fundamental principle of the law of easements is that:

Accepted Answer

An easement must benefit the dominant tenement

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An easement can exist independently of the dominant tenement

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An easement cannot be acquired through continuous use over time

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An easement always grants exclusive rights to the holder

Question 61

A restrictive covenant in land law can be described as:

Accepted Answer

A private agreement between landowners restricting land use

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A government-imposed restriction on land use

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A promise made by a landowner to a third party regarding land use

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A legal obligation implied in the transfer of land ownership

Question 62

The doctrine of part performance in land law allows:

Accepted Answer

Enforcement of oral contracts for the sale of land under certain conditions

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Enforcement of written contracts for the sale of land without consideration

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Modification of contracts for the sale of land without mutual consent

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Transfer of contracts for the sale of land without the other party's approval