essay and MC issues that I got wrong

Question 1

purpose of ejectment

Answer 1

the object of an action for ejectment is tory title to and obtain possession of a piece of land

Question 2

elements of ejectment

Answer 2

Plaintiff must be out of possession

plaintiff must show superior right of possession

Question 3

effect of ejectment

Answer 3

permanently settles possessor and ownership interest

Question 4

what is a bill to quiet title

Answer 4

equitable action in which court removes a cloud on title

Question 5

elements of bill to quiet title

Answer 5

P does not have to be in possession

Question 6

effect of bill to quiet title

Answer 6

removes cloud on title but does not provide for restoration of possession or for damages

Question 7

object of declaratory action

Answer 7

obtain a declaration of right with or without consequential relief

Question 8

elements of declaratory judgment

Answer 8

(1) actual controversy [no advisory opinions]

(2) legal or equitable claim

Question 9

how to properly describe a property using metes and bounds or other measurements

Answer 9

key is to make sure that the final boundary meets back at the starting point

Question 10

when someone is encroaching on your land, what relief do you request

Answer 10

injunction to remove the encroachment

enjoin the trespass

Question 11

in virginia, what is the extra adverse possession element you might need

Answer 11

possessor must act “under claim of right”

= possessor needs to actually claim that he owns the land [not high hurdle]