Chapter 3 Scenario questions

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. Duncan has no legal knowledge, and wishes to know whether the land he will inherit is 'in possession' or 'in remainder'. He explains that he cannot get access to the land until 'his mother in-law passes away'. What type of estate will Duncan have over the land?

Estate in possession correct incorrect

Vested estate in remainder correct incorrect

Contingent estate in remainder correct incorrect

Estate in reversion correct incorrect

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. Stefan recently bought his house in Berkshire and wishes to know what powers he has over the land as owner. Which of the following powers does he possess under s23 Land Registration Act 2002?

The power to sell the property correct incorrect

The power to grant a mortgage by way of a charge correct incorrect

The power to grant a mortgage by demise correct incorrect

The power to lease the property correct incorrect

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. Stefan's twin sister, Gorgo, is a first time buyer and wishes to know more about the process of buying a house. Which of the following is not a stage in the conveyancing process?

Registration correct incorrect

Transfer of the legal estate correct incorrect

Negotiation correct incorrect

Testing-driving the property correct incorrect

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. Having received your advice on the conveyancing process, Gorgo has found a suitable property. She has been told that the seller will need to use a deed to transfer the house to her. However, she does not know anything about what a deed is, and again seeks your advice. What are the requirements of a deed? Select all that are relevant.

The document must be signed by the party making the deed correct incorrect

The document must be sealed correct incorrect

The document must be kept private from the purchaser correct incorrect

The signature must be in the presence of two witnesses correct incorrect

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. Gorgo is also unsure about what form the contract for sale needs to take. What are requirements of a contract for sale of land under s2 Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989?

Multiple written documents each incorporating a single term each correct incorrect

One written document incorporating all the written terms and signed by each party to the contract correct incorrect

Two written documents that do not refer to each other correct incorrect

One written document incorporating all the written terms but not signed by each party to the contract correct incorrect