Ch. 4 Exam Questions Flashcards

1
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The process of transferring Real Property from one individual to another is known as:

A

Alienation.

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In Nevada, the most common document used to transfer title to real property is a:

A

Grant, bargain and sale deed.

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3
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The government transfers title of government owned land to private owners by way of a:

A

Land patent.

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4
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A cloud on a title is often he removed by the execution of a:

A

Quit claim deed

While a suit for quiet title may be file to remove the cloud, the most often used method of removal is by execution of a quit claim deed.

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5
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Which one of the following deeds will be used for a court ordered foreclosure?

A

A sheriffs deed is used to transfer property to the highest better at a court ordered foreclosure sale.

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The words required to convey title are known as the:

A

Granting clause.

In order to convey title to real property, every deed must have a granting clause. The granting clause contains the actual words of conveyance.

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7
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The transfer of real property must include:

A

A valid deed and delivery and acceptance of the deed.

A deed does not have to be recorded in order for the transfer to be effected.

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8
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The purchaser who acquires clear title from the seller is the:

A

Grantee.

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9
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The right of the government to take private property for public use is known as:

A

Eminent domain.

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10
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A person who dies without a valid will is said to have died:

A

Intestate.

To die with a valid will is to die testate.

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11
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Which one of the following statements best describes a cloud on title?

A

Any condition or defect that will affect the ability to convey clear title.

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12
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A listing of all owners of record for a particular parcel of real property is known as:

A

A chain of title.

A complete listing of all interest in a property is called a chain of title. A condensed version is known as an abstract of title.

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13
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In Nevada, a successful adverse possession lawsuit requires all of the following, except:

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The adverse possessor must not have paid any property taxes on the property adversely possessed during the period of possession.

An adverse possessor must have continuous and uninterrupted possession for a minimum of five years, actual, open, and notorious possession, hostile possession, and must have paid property taxes on the property adversely possessed.

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14
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The gradual and imperceptible addition of soil to a riparian or littoral property is known as:

A

Accretion.

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15
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The gradual increase in riparian or littoral land by the recession of water is known as:

A

Reliction.

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16
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Which one of the following gives constructive notice of an interest in real property?

A

Recording.

17
Q

Which one of the following will not transfer an interest in real property?

A

Bill of sale.

A bill of sale transfers ownership of personal property, not Real Property.

18
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If no errors can be found, the property of an intestate person will:

A

Escheat to the state.