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Business Class 21. Tsymbal owns a parcel of real estate unencumbered by any liens (“free and...

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21. Tsymbal owns a parcel of real estate unencumbered by any liens (“free and clear”). She can be said to own the real estate:

a. conditionally;

b. subject to a life estate;

c. in fee simple absolute;

d. pursuant to a bailment contract.

22. Washington is a community property state.

T / F

23. In this type of deed, the seller not only conveys ownership in a parcel of real estate, but the owner also guarantees good title to the buyer.

a. a quit claim deed;

b. a sheriff’s deed;

c. a deed in trust;

d. a warranty deed.

24. This power allows the government to condemn private property and commit it to public use, after duly compensating the owner.

a, the power of fee simple absolute;

b. zoning;

c. eminent domain.

d. force majeure.

25. While she is attending a movie, McCulloch visits the restroom. While in the restroom, she removes her wristwatch and leaves it on the sink. Hasso finds the watch. The legal owner of the watch is:

a. McCulloch;

b. Hasso;

c. the owner of the theater;

d. the state of Washington.

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21. Tsymbal owns a parcel of real estate unencumbered by any liens (“free and clear”). She can be said to own the real estate:

Answer : (c) in free simple absolute.

22. Washington is a community property state.

Answer : True.

23. In this type of deed, the seller not only conveys ownership in a parcel of real estate, but the owner also guarantees good title to the buyer.

Answer : (d) a warranty deed.

24. This power allows the government to condemn private property and commit it to public use, after duly compensating the owner.

Answer : (c) eminent domain.

25. While she is attending a movie, McCulloch visits the restroom. While in the restroom, she removes her wristwatch and leaves it on the sink. Hasso finds the watch. The legal owner of the watch is:

Answer : (a) McCulloch.


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