Chapter 5

Question 1

laches

Answer 1

an unreasonable delay in asserting ones rights, causing the loss of such rights if detrimental to another party

Question 2

metes and bounds

Answer 2

the boundary lines of real estate with the terminal points and angles

Question 3

unilateral contract is enforceable against

Answer 3

the offeror

Question 4

the deed that provides greatest protection is

Answer 4

warranty

Question 5

type of deed in which the grantor warrants the premises to be free of encumbrances made by him is

Answer 5

quitclaim

Question 6

easement

Answer 6

right of a person to use the land of another

Question 7

a recorded deed will show

Answer 7

that it was delivered

Question 8

torren’s system

Answer 8

registers title with the Land Court

Question 9

a contract having no legal effect because it does not have all necessary requirements of contract is

Answer 9

void

Question 10

a metes and bounds description include

Answer 10

reference to a point of the beginning, distances, and compass courses or angular bearings

Question 11

in order for a deed to be recorded it must

Answer 11

have the grantors signature notarized

Question 12

a deed when recorded

Answer 12

is “constructive notice”

Question 13

topical lines on a plan indicate

Answer 13

land contours

Question 14

a deed conveying only a foreclosed interest is a

Answer 14

sheriffs deed

Question 15

actual consideration to a deed is

Answer 15

not essential