Chapter 8

Question 1

A __________ is any wrongful and unauthorized entry onto real estate in the possession of another.

a. trespass
b. forcible detainer
c. transient possession
d. right of way

Answer 1

A

Question 2

The illegal sale of a controlled substance is considered a(n):

a. nuisance per se.
b. trespass.
c. unlawful detainer.
d. Both a. and b.

Answer 2

A

Question 3

A ________ is a nuisance which affects an entire segment of the population.

a. private nuisance
b. continuing nuisance
c. public nuisance
d. temporary nuisance

Answer 3

C

Question 4

The remedies for a public or private nuisance are:

a. abatement, by suppression or termination of the interference.
b. an injunction and money losses in a civil action
c. Either a. or b.
d. Neither a. nor b.

Answer 4

C

Question 5

Under the ___________, owners of adjacent properties uncertain over the true boundary agree to establish the location of their common lot line and acquiesce to the boundary line for at least five years.

a. agreed-boundary doctrine
b. statute of limitations
c. doctrine of estoppel
d. None of the above.

Answer 5

A

Question 6

An executed oral agreement for the transfer of real estate ownership will be enforced under the doctrine of:

a. specific performance.
b. estoppel.
c. Both a. and b.
d. Neither a. nor b.

Answer 6

C

Question 7

At the time of signing the deed, a capable grantor must:

a. possess their civil rights.
b. be of sound mind.
c. be an adult at least 18 years of age.
d. All of the above.

Answer 7

D

Question 8

While not containing the word “grant,” most quitclaim deeds out of custom use the word(s):

a. “release.”
b. “remise.”
c. “quitclaim.”
d. All of the above.

Answer 8

D

Question 9

For delivery of a deed to occur, the grantor must _______ and the grantee must __________.

a. intend to convey title; accept the deed as immediately effective
b. physically hand the deed to the grantee; record the deed with the county
c. place the deed in the mail; plan to accept the deed on certain conditions
d. intend to convey partial title; record the deed with the county

Answer 9

A

Question 10

All property acquired jointly by a married couple during the marriage, no matter how vested, is presumed to be:

a. community property.
b. separate property.
c. public property.
d. None of the above.

Answer 10

A