(Ch. 13) Vocab (Condemnation And Adverse)

Question 1

The means of acquiring title to land against the real owner, where possession has been actual, open, hostile, exclusive, continuous and under claim of right for 30 years or 60 years (13-166)

Answer 1

Adverse Possession

Question 2

An appraisal method used in condemnation cases where there has been a partial taking of the property (13-165)

Answer 2

Before and After Method

Question 3

The process by which property of a private owner is taken for public use, with just compensation to the owner, under the right of eminent domain

Answer 3

Condemnation

Question 4

One whose property is condemned (13-165)

Answer 4

Condemnee

Question 5

The right of a government to take private property for public use upon the payment of just compensation (4-43)

Answer 5

Eminent Domain

Question 6

The fair market valance of land that must be paid to the condemnee when the government exercises its power of eminent domain through the act of condemnation (4-43)

Answer 6

Just Compensation

Question 7

Title free and clear of objectionable liens or encumbrances; title which is free from reasonable doubts or defects, which can be readily sold or mortgages (8-82)

Answer 7

Marketable Title

Question 8

The taking of a portion of a price of property through condemnation (13-165)

Answer 8

Partial Taking

Question 9

A court action brought to establish title or to remove a cloud on title; an action clearing tax titles or titles based upon adverse possession (13-166)

Answer 9

Quiet Title

Question 10

Combination of possession period by different adverse possessors (13-166)

Answer 10

Tacking