NV Bar Nevada Property Law 3

Question 1

In Nevada, an easement appurtenant benefits which party?

Accepted Answer

The dominant estate (the land benefited)

Answer

An easement appurtenant benefits the dominant estate and runs with the land, automatically transferring to successive owners of the dominant parcel.

Question 2

Under Nevada law, which element is NOT required for an implied easement by prior use?

Accepted Answer

Strict necessity

Answer

An easement by implication from prior use requires common ownership, apparent and continuous prior use, and severance, but only requires reasonable necessity — not strict necessity.

Question 3

Nevada's marketable title act requires what for a title to be marketable?

Accepted Answer

A chain of title going back 40 years free of defects

Answer

Under NRS 111.315–111.365, Nevada's Marketable Title Act establishes that a 40-year root of title extinguishes most interests not re-recorded within the statutory period.

Question 4

Under Nevada law, which interest in real property is NOT subject to the rule against perpetuities?

Accepted Answer

Charitable remainder trusts

Answer

Under NRS 111.103, charitable trusts are exempt from the rule against perpetuities in Nevada, allowing them to continue indefinitely.

Question 5

In Nevada, a deed of trust involves which three parties?

Accepted Answer

Trustor, trustee, and beneficiary

Answer

Nevada's deed of trust structure involves the trustor (borrower), the trustee (neutral third party holding title), and the beneficiary (lender).

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NV Bar Nevada Property Law 3