Mario Bought a Small House in Nelson and Was Puzzled

question 10

Multiple Choice

Mario bought a small house in Nelson and was puzzled when he saw the conveyancing documents, which referred to a transfer of a "fee simple." The following statements were made to him to explain the term. Which is incorrect?

• A) Technically, only the Crown owns the land, but the fee simple interest is the greatest bundle of rights, other than the Crown's, a person can own.
• B) The owner of the fee simple has the right to exclusive possession of the land and can sell it in his lifetime or dispose of it by his will.
• C) If the owner of the fee simple dies without a will, his estate reverts back to the Crown.
• D) The owner of the fee simple has rights to the surface of the earth and also to anything attached to it (e.g., crops, houses, fences).
• E) The owner of the fee simple also owns what is below the land subject to the reservations in favour of the Crown.

---

Definitions:

Social Insurance Programs

Government-sponsored programs designed to provide financial support to individuals in events of unemployment, disability, or old age, aiming to protect against economic risks.

Federal Workmen's Compensation Laws

Laws enacted to provide financial and medical benefits to workers injured on the job, ensuring compensation without the need for litigation.

Woodrow Wilson

The 28th President of the United States (1913-1921), known for his leadership during World War I and his advocacy for the League of Nations.

Theodore Roosevelt

The 26th President of the United States (1901–1909) known for his vigorous foreign policy, conservation efforts, and progressive policies.