Real Property

Question 1

easement by prescription

Answer 1

a presumptive nonpossessory right to use another’s land for a limited purpose

• open and notorious (apparent or visible to a reasonable owner)
• continuous (uninterrupted for the statutory period)
• actual (use of the land)
• nonpermissive (hostile and adverse to the owner)

Question 2

adverse possession

Answer 2

(O)pen and notorious - apparent or visible to a reasonable owner
(C)ontinuous - uninterrupted for the statutory period
(E)xclusive - not shared with the owner
(A)ctual - physical presence on the land
(N)on-permissive - hostile and adverse to the owner

Question 3

valid deed

Answer 3

all necessary terms:

1) identity of grantor and grantee
2) words of transfer
3) description of property interest being transferred
4) grantor’s signature

• no consideration required

Question 4

real covenant - burden

Answer 4

1) writing
2) intent to run
3) touch & concern
4) horizontal & vertical privity
5) notice

Question 5

real covenant - benefit

Answer 5

1) writing
2) intent to run
3) touch & concern
4) limited vertical privity

• no notice required

Question 6

express equitable servitude

Answer 6

1) writing
2) intent to run
3) touch & concern
4) notice

Question 7

implied equitable servitude

Answer 7

1) intent to create common scheme
2) restrictive servitude
3) notice