Henry Has Completed His 21^st Year in Possession of Land

question 19

Multiple Choice

Henry has completed his 21^st year in possession of land under the Registry System which he does not "own." He comes to you for advice; he does not have a lease from the owner. His "interest," such as it is, most specifically, is better than ______________ and less than ____________.

• A) fee simple; a freehold
• B) an easement; a riparian right
• C) a leasehold; a life estate
• D) an encroachment; a freehold
• E) a life estate; fee simple

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