Property Law: Conflict of Laws for Juris Doctor Students

Question 1

Which principle generally governs the choice of law rules applicable to the transfer of property ownership?

Accepted Answer

Lex rei sitae

Answer

Lex domicilii of the grantor

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Lex fori

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Uniform choice of law rules for property transfer

Question 2

In a property dispute involving multiple jurisdictions, which due process requirement must be fulfilled when a court exercises jurisdiction over property located in a different jurisdiction?

Accepted Answer

Adequate notice

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Identical choice of law rules

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Consent from all parties involved

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Equal treatment for all parties

Question 3

Which of the following factors is NOT considered by courts when applying the 'Most Significant Relationship' test to determine the governing law for a property dispute?

Accepted Answer

The citizenship of the grantor

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The place of execution of the deed

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The location of the property

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The intent of the parties

Question 4

According to the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), which of the following actions is required to perfect a security interest in goods?

Accepted Answer

Filing a financing statement

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Possession of the collateral

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Recording the security agreement

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Obtaining a court order

Question 5

In a conflict of laws case involving real property, the 'lex situs' principle dictates that:

Accepted Answer

The laws of the state where the property is located govern

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The laws of the state where the contract was formed govern

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The laws of the state where the parties reside govern

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The laws of the state where the dispute arose govern

Question 6

Which of the following is a type of property interest that grants the holder exclusive and indefinite use of land?

Accepted Answer

Fee simple

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Easement

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License

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Covenant

Question 7

According to the Doctrine of Relation Back, a creditor's judgment lien:

Accepted Answer

Arises as of the date the lawsuit was filed

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Takes priority over previously perfected security interests

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Is effective against all subsequent creditors

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Only attaches to real property

Question 8

In a conflict of laws case involving a contract to purchase real property, the 'place of performance' rule:

Accepted Answer

Applies the laws of the state where the property is located

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Applies the laws of the state where the contract was signed

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Applies the laws of the state where the parties reside

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Does not apply to contracts for the sale of real property

Question 9

In a conflict of laws case involving a will, the doctrine of 'renvoi' refers to the situation when:

Accepted Answer

The court of one state defers to the laws of another state

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The court of one state applies its own laws to the will

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The testator's intent is disregarded

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The will is deemed invalid

Question 10

In property disputes, how do the characteristics of real property interests impact the selection of the governing jurisdiction's choice of law rules?

Accepted Answer

The type of real property interest (e.g., fee simple, life estate) influences the applicable jurisdiction's choice of law rules.

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Real property interests have no bearing on the choice of law in property disputes.

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The location of the real property exclusively determines the jurisdiction whose choice of law rules apply.

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The nationality of the parties involved in the property dispute dictates the jurisdiction whose choice of law rules apply.

Question 11

When determining the situs of real property for conflict of laws analysis, which factor is typically given the most weight?

Accepted Answer

Location of the property

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Intent of the parties

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Domicile of the owner

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Governing law of the contract of sale

Question 12

Which of the following is NOT a relevant consideration in determining the choice of law for the validity of a property transfer?

Accepted Answer

Age of majority of the parties

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Intent of the parties

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Location of the property

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Applicable statute of frauds

Question 13

In conflict of laws, which rule is used to determine the location (situs) of real property?

Accepted Answer

Physical location of the property

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Owner's place of residence (domicile)

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Parties' intentions regarding the property

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a property interest?

Accepted Answer

A mere expectancy

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An easement

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A leasehold

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A fee simple

Question 15

Under the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, the choice of law rule for the transfer of title to real property is generally:

Accepted Answer

The law of the situs of the property

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The law of the jurisdiction where the contract of sale was made

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The law of the transferee's domicile

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The law of the transferor's domicile

Question 16

Which of the following is a type of future interest?

Accepted Answer

A remainder

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A life estate

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A fee simple

Question 17

The principle of stare decisis is most likely to be applied in which of the following situations?

Accepted Answer

A court is considering a case that involves the same legal issue and has similar facts as a previously decided case

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A court is considering a case that involves a new legal issue

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A court is considering a case that involves a different set of facts than a previously decided case

Question 18

Which of the following is a characteristic of a valid contract for the sale of land?

Accepted Answer

It must be in writing and signed by the party against whom enforcement is sought

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It must be notarized

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It must be witnessed by two witnesses

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It must be recorded in the county where the land is located

Question 19

The Statute of Frauds:

Accepted Answer

Requires certain types of contracts, including contracts for the sale of land, to be in writing to be enforceable

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Is a federal law that applies to all contracts

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Applies only to contracts for the sale of real property

Question 20

The doctrine of adverse possession allows a person to acquire title to land by:

Accepted Answer

Possessing the land openly, notoriously, exclusively, continuously, and hostilely for a specified period of time

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Paying property taxes on the land for a specified period of time

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Living on the land for a specified period of time

Question 21

In conflict of laws, the primary factor used to determine the situs of real property for choice of law purposes is:

Accepted Answer

The property's physical location

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The owner's domicile

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The parties' intentions

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The type of property interest

Question 22

In an international property dispute involving a vacation home in Mexico between two US citizens, Alex and Ben, which country's laws should determine the validity of the property transfer?

Accepted Answer

Mexico, where the property is located

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United States, where Alex and Ben reside

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The state where the foreclosure sale occurred

Question 23

Which of the following is NOT recognized as a property interest under the common law system?

Accepted Answer

Right to a View

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Leasehold

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Fee Simple

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Easement

Question 24

Under the Restatement (Second) of Conflict of Laws, which rule governs the validity of a conveyance of real property?

Accepted Answer

Lex rei sitae

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Lex contractus

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Lex domicilii

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Lex fori

Question 25

Which of the following is a required element of a valid assignment of a leasehold interest, as per common law requirements?

Accepted Answer

Written agreement

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Recording

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Notarization

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Consideration

Question 26

Which of the following is NOT a potential remedy available to a landlord in the event of a breach of lease by a tenant?

Accepted Answer

Specific Performance

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Injunction

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Damages

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Ejectment

Question 27

In the United States, which of the following is NOT considered a recognized property interest?

Accepted Answer

Personality rights

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Real property

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Intellectual property

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Personal property

Question 28

In a conflict of laws involving property disputes, which of the following choice-of-law rules is most commonly applied?

Accepted Answer

Lex situs

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Lex fori

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Lex domicilii

Question 29

Which of the following is an example of a covenant that runs with the land?

Accepted Answer

A covenant to restrict the use of the land for a specific purpose.

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A covenant to build a structure on the land

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A covenant to pay rent

Question 30

In a conflict of laws case involving property rights, which of the following factors is most relevant when determining the applicable law?

Accepted Answer

The location of the property

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The intent of the parties involved

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The domicile of the parties involved

Question 31

Which of the following is NOT a recognized interest in real property?

Accepted Answer

A mere expectancy

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A fee simple

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A life estate

Question 32

Under the principle of equitable conversion, when does real property legally become personal property?

Accepted Answer

When a binding contract for the sale of the property is executed

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When the buyer takes possession of the property

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When the deed to the property is recorded

Question 33

In a community property jurisdiction, what is the legal presumption regarding the ownership of property acquired during the marriage?

Accepted Answer

It is presumed to be community property

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It is presumed to be the separate property of the spouse who purchased it

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It is presumed to be owned equally by both spouses

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It is presumed to be the separate property of the spouse who earned it

Question 34

Which of the following is a fundamental requirement for the creation of a valid easement?

Accepted Answer

It must be connected to a dominant tenement

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It must be exclusive

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It must be created by a deed

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It must be perpetual

Question 35

The adverse possession of real property may lead to:

Accepted Answer

Extinguishment of the true owner's title

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Imposition of a lien on the property

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Creation of an easement in favor of the adverse possessor

Question 36

Which type of deed provides the grantee with the most comprehensive warranties regarding the title?

Accepted Answer

General warranty deed

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Quitclaim deed

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Special warranty deed

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Bargain and sale deed

Question 37

Under the common law, which of the following is a valid method of transferring title to real property?

Accepted Answer

Deed

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Will

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Contract

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Verbal agreement

Question 38

According to the Uniform Commercial Code, how is a security interest in goods typically perfected?

Accepted Answer

By filing a financing statement

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By taking possession of the goods

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By recording a deed of trust

Question 39

Which of the following is NOT considered a type of real property interest?

Accepted Answer

Personal servitude

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Fee simple

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Life estate

Question 40

When determining the applicable law in a property dispute involving immovable property, which of the following factors is typically considered by courts?

Accepted Answer

Location of the property

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Language of the governing contract

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Nationality of the parties

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Public policy of the forum

Question 41

A fundamental characteristic of a deed is that it serves as a:

Accepted Answer

Transfer document

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Contractual agreement

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Lease agreement

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Security instrument

Question 42

What does the principle of lis pendens state about subsequent purchasers of property?

Accepted Answer

They are considered to have notice of any ongoing lawsuits affecting the property.

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They are required to intervene in the lawsuit.

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They automatically inherit any legal liabilities associated with the property.

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They are exempt from any legal claims related to the property.

Question 43

Which of the following is NOT a recognized interest in land, meaning it does not provide a legal right to possess or use the property?

Accepted Answer

Easement in gross.

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Life estate.

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Leasehold.

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Fee simple.

Question 44

Which of the following is NOT a valid defense against a claim of adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

Lack of knowledge of the adverse possession.

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The possessor lacked color of title.

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The statute of limitations has not yet run out.

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The possession was not actual or exclusive.