SC Bar Property Law 2

Question 1

A grantor conveys land "to A for life, then to B and her heirs." What interest does B hold during A's lifetime?

Accepted Answer

A vested remainder in fee simple

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A contingent remainder

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An executory interest

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A reversion

Question 2

Under South Carolina law, what is the statutory period required to acquire title by adverse possession?

Accepted Answer

10 years

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5 years

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15 years

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20 years

Question 3

A landowner sells the back half of his parcel, which has no road access except across the retained front half. No easement is mentioned in the deed. What easement most likely arises?

Accepted Answer

Easement by necessity

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Easement by prescription

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Express easement

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Easement by estoppel

Question 4

South Carolina follows which type of recording statute?

Accepted Answer

Race-notice

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Pure race

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Pure notice

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Torrens registration only

Question 5

A tenant with a one-year lease remains in the apartment after the lease expires and the landlord accepts a monthly rent check. What tenancy is created?

Accepted Answer

A periodic tenancy

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A tenancy at sufferance

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A new one-year term of years

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A tenancy at will

Question 6

Which of the following covenants of title is breached, if at all, only at the time of conveyance?

Accepted Answer

Covenant of seisin

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Covenant of quiet enjoyment

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Covenant of warranty

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Covenant of further assurances

Question 7

O conveys "to A and B as joint tenants with right of survivorship." A then conveys her interest to C. What is the state of title?

Accepted Answer

B and C hold as tenants in common

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B and C hold as joint tenants

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B owns the entire property

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C owns the entire property