Fact Pattern 8-1 Jill Recently Inherited Money from Her Old Aunt Maude. Jill

question 52

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Fact Pattern 8-1
Jill recently inherited money from her old aunt Maude. Jill decided to buy beach-front property in Beaufort, South Carolina. Jill's new property consists of 3 acres of land, with direct access to the ocean. When she bought the land there is no home on it, but she wants to build a beach home in the future. A year after she bought the lovely lot, the city of Beaufort rezones the land, prohibiting any building so that other residents can enjoy the view.
-Refer to Fact Pattern 8-1. When the city of Beaufort passes the ordinance limited the uses of beach-front property, the city relies upon:

• A) its due process powers
• B) its police powers
• C) its criminal powers
• D) its power of dominant domain
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Par

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or instrument.

Stockholders' Equity

The ownership stake of shareholders in a corporation's assets, remaining after all liabilities have been subtracted.

Paid-in Capital

Funds raised by a company through the issuance of shares to investors, exceeding the par value of the shares.

Par Value

The nominal or face value of a bond, stock, or coupon as indicated on a certificate or bond itself, often used as a legal capital measurement.