Choose the One Most Appropriate Answer for Each

question 29

Multiple Choice

Choose the one most appropriate answer for each.
-spouses are treated as equal partners with each owning a one-half interest

• A)allodial system
• B)chattel
• C)common law
• D)community property
• E)consequential damages
• F)deed restrictions
• G)easement
• H)eminent domain
• I)encroachment
• J)encumbrance
• K)fee simple
• L)feudal system
• M)freehold estate
• N)homestead protection
• O)lessor
• P)life estate
• Q)periodic tenancy
• R)police power
• S)property taxes
• T)severance damages

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