If Sam Buys the Fee Simple,which of the Following Is

question 162

Multiple Choice

If Sam buys the fee simple,which of the following is true with regard to his rights?

• A)In law,Sam is entitled only to the surface of his property within the boundaries,and not to things attached to the land,such as fences and barns.
• B)Sam would have a right to under-surface property that can be used,but under-surface mineral rights and oil and gas rights would be retained by the Crown.
• C)The maxim "to whomsoever the soil belongs,he owns also to the sky" remains unchanged and is as valid today as ever.
• D)If someone intrudes on his property,the proper cause of action is to sue for the tort of public nuisance.
• E)If fumes from the neighbouring processing plant kill Sam's bushes and vegetables,he may be able to sue the neighbour for the tort of trespass.

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