Question 1

An automobile is intangible property.

Accepted Answer

An automobile is a tangible property because it can be touched and physically seen.

Question 2

Inheritance is the passage of ownership of real property from a person who dies without a will.

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

A promise to make a gift is generally revocable.

Accepted Answer

A promise to make a gift is generally considered a unilateral contract, which means it is revocable until the gift is actually given.

Question 4

Which of the following is not considered real property?
A) Buildings
B) Fixtures
C) Corn
D) Elm tree

Accepted Answer

While buildings and fixtures are considered real property, crops such as corn are considered personal property because they are typically harvested annually and do not have a permanent attachment to the land like buildings or trees.

Question 5

"Color of title" is evidenced by a written instrument such as a deed, court decree, or judgment.

Accepted Answer

"Color of title" requires a written instrument, such as a deed or court decree, to prove a claim to ownership, so the statement is true.

Question 6

Trade fixtures are items, such as shelving or counters, installed by a tenant on property to assist the tenant in the conduct of its business.

Accepted Answer

Trade fixtures are indeed items installed by a tenant to assist in their business.

Question 7

Personal property may include living things such as animals.

Accepted Answer

Personal property can include tangible items such as furniture, vehicles, and clothing, but it may also include living things such as pets or livestock.

Question 8

Appropriation is the doctrine which states that the right to use water is given to the lando wner who uses the water first.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of appropriation, specifically "prior appropriation," grants water rights to the first person to use the water for a beneficial purpose, regardless of land ownership.

Question 9

A person cannot obtain adverse possession against property that benefit s the public.

Accepted Answer

Adverse possession applies only to private property and not to public property such as parks or streets. Public property is owned by the government, and adverse possession cannot be used to take ownership from the government.

Question 10

Appropriation is the doctrine which states that all landowners must share equally in the use of water for domestic purposes.

Accepted Answer

Appropriation is a doctrine that allows the first person to take water from a source for beneficial use to have the right to continue to use that amount of water, rather than requiring equal sharing among landowners.

Question 11

Riparian rights is the doctrine which states that all owners of lands mu st share equally in the use of water for domestic purposes.

Accepted Answer

Riparian rights refer to the rights of landowners whose property is adjacent to a watercourse, allowing them to make reasonable use of the water for domestic purposes, but it does not necessarily mean equal sharing among all landowners.

Question 12

Personal property does not include living things such as animals.

Accepted Answer

Personal property includes a wide range of items, including animals. Animals are considered personal property and can be owned, bought, and sold.

Question 13

Inheritance is the transfer of ownership of real property when a person dies with a will.

Accepted Answer

Inheritance refers to the process of receiving property, money, or titles from someone who has died, whether there is a will (testate succession) or not (intestate succession). The transfer of ownership of real property when a person dies with a will specifically is known as "devise."

Question 14

A copyright is intangible property.

Accepted Answer

A copyright is a type of intellectual property that gives the owner exclusive rights to control the use and distribution of their original work, but it is not a physical asset. It is considered intangible property because it exists only as an idea or concept.

Question 15

The doctrine of riparian rights states that the right to use water is given to the landowner who uses the water first.

Accepted Answer

The doctrine of riparian rights states that the right to use water is given to the landowner whose property is adjacent to the water source, regardless of who uses the water first. This applies to surface water, such as rivers and lakes, in contrast to groundwater which is governed by different legal principles.

Question 16

Trade fixtures are fixtures that can easily be traded for another type of property.

Accepted Answer

Trade fixtures are fixtures that are attached to a property for a specific business purpose, but can be removed without damaging the property. They are not easily traded for another type of property.

Question 17

An heir must always be a relative of the decedent.

Accepted Answer

An heir is someone who is related to the deceased person and is entitled to inherit their property according to the laws of inheritance. Therefore, an heir must always be a relative of the decedent.

Question 18

In determining that an item is a fixture, a court will consider which of the following?
A) The extent of the attachment of the item to the building
B) The intention of the parties
C) The character of the article in its adaptation to the real property
D) All of the above

Accepted Answer

All of the above factors are considered by a court in determining whether an item is a fixture.

Question 19

An estate at will is real property which passes by last will and testament.

Accepted Answer

An estate at will is a type of tenancy where the tenant occupies the property with the owner's consent but without a fixed-term lease, and it does not pass by will.

Question 20

A copyright is tangible property.

Accepted Answer

Copyright is an intangible property right, meaning it exists in the form of an idea, concept, or expression, rather than a physical object.

Quiz 1: Introduction to the Law of Real Property