If Sam buys the fee simple,which of the following is true with regard to his rights?
A)In law,Sam is entitled only to the surface of his property within the boundaries,and not to things attached to the land,such as fences and barns.
B)Sam would have a right to under-surface property that can be used,but under-surface mineral rights and oil and gas rights would be retained by the Crown.
C)The maxim "to whomsoever the soil belongs,he owns also to the sky" remains unchanged and is as valid today as ever.
D)If someone intrudes on his property,the proper cause of action is to sue for the tort of public nuisance.
E)If fumes from the neighbouring processing plant kill Sam's bushes and vegetables,he may be able to sue the neighbour for the tort of trespass.

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Fee simple ownership includes the right to both surface and subsurface property, however, certain subsurface rights like mineral and oil/gas rights may be retained by the government or other entities.

If Sam Buys the Fee Simple,which of the Following Is