Chapter 9 Self-test questions

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. The acquisition of a legal estate through adverse possession is a dependent acquisition on the basis that the granting of the legal title is dependent upon the long usage of the property.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. Once a Claimant has taken (adverse) possession of land, his possession is good against all others except those with a superior title.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In order to demonstrate 'possession', the squatter must be able to demonstrate:
Please select all that apply.

any degree of physical custody and control and an intention to exercise such custody and control. correct incorrect

a sufficient degree of custody and control and an intention to exercise such custody and control. correct incorrect

a sufficient degree of custody and control or an intention to exercise such custody and control. correct incorrect

any degree of physical custody and control or an intention to exercise such custody and control. correct incorrect

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. In Powell v McFarlane (1977) 38 P & CC 452, Slade J suggested that 'unequivocal' acts by the claimant establish intent to possess land. Which of the following constitute such acts?
Please select all that apply.

Enclosure. correct incorrect

Cultivation of agricultural land. correct incorrect

Placing and enforcing 'Keep Out' notices. correct incorrect

Locking or blocking the only means of access. correct incorrect

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. An adverse possessor's claim is limited to the geographical extent of their factual possession.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect

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. In unregistered land, once a squatter has been in possession for twelve years, the effect of the limitation rules, combined with relativity of title, is that the squatter's title becomes __________ by the paper owner.

Your response

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. In relation to registered land, under the Land Registration Act 2002, a squatter defeats the title held by the registered proprietor:

After the squatter has been in possession for a period of twelve years, as the registered proprietor's title is the extinguished. correct incorrect

After a period of twelve years, whereby the paper owner holds the registered title on trust for the squatter. correct incorrect

Only through making a successful application for registration. correct incorrect

After the squatter has been in possession for a period of ten years. correct incorrect

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. An adverse possessor cannot obtain title to land if his or her adverse possession constitutes a criminal offence.

True correct incorrect

False correct incorrect