Because the United States started as an English colony, our legal system is a mix of
common law and civil law
Which of the following is not one of the four main sources of law?
Contract law
Based on the two broad categories of law, which one covers typical cases involving contracts ...
Legal Aspects Final Exam 2022/2023
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Because the United States started as an English colony, our legal system is a mix of -
Answer common law and civil law
Which of the following is not one of the four main sources of law? - Answer Contract law
Based on the two broad categories of law, which one covers typical cases involving
contracts and property ownership? - Answer Civil law
The California _________ is the highest court level and all courts in California are
bound by its decisions. - Answer Supreme Court
Some courts recommend that parties solve their case in a less costly, quicker, and less
formal litigated manner. What is the process called? - Answer Alternative dispute
resolution
Remedies to compensate the plaintiff for any injuries fall into two categories—legal and
equitable. Essentially, legal remedies are monetary and equitable remedies are based
on fairness and conscience. Which of the following is an equitable remedy? - Answer
Quiet title
What are the legal rights attached to ownership of real property? - Answer Bundle of
rights
Which of the following is not personal property? - Answer Insurance policy
Natural attachments are growing plants attached by their roots, such as trees, shrubs,
and flowers. How are naturally occurring plant growth, such as grasses, trees, and
shrubs, classified? - Answer Fructus naturales
Farmer Frank raises vegetables in the San Joaquin valley and irrigates the crops with
water from a creek that crosses his land. Which statement is correct? - Answer All water
within California is the property of the State.
Which legal description includes the use of landmarks and monuments? - Answer
Metes and bounds
What system describes property by identifying the registered lot and block on a
recorded subdivision plat? - Answer Recorded plat system
The most complete interest that someone can own in a parcel of real property in
California is known as a: - Answer fee simple absolute.
In which type of life estate, would Robert have a future interest as a remainderman? -
Answer Estate in reversion
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A __________ has a duration that is determined by the term or frequency of the
payment of rent. - Answer periodic tenancy
Once an abstract of judgment is recorded, it creates an involuntary __________ lien
that applies to all parcels of real property owned by the judgment debtor in the
__________. - Answer general / county
Which of the following does not affect the physical use or condition of the property? -
Answer Profit-à-prendres
Which of the following is sometimes said to "run with the land"? - Answer Appurtenant
easement
Which is not required for a declaration of homestead to take effect? - Answer Witnessed
Which power of government allows private property to be taken for public use? - Answer
Eminent domain
The document sometimes referred to as the constitution for all other land use within a
city or county is known as: - Answer the general plan.
Jack has been operating an asphalt batch plant on a parcel where the zoning does not
permit it. The local city has filed a lawsuit to make him stop the activity because it is not
permitted and because fumes from the plant annoy his neighbors. The city's action to
force him to stop the activity is known as: - Answer condemnation.
The law giving the city or county authority to control the orderly and proper development
of the community is called the: - Answer State Housing Law.
ABC Industries has had its headquarters on a certain parcel of land for many years. The
city with jurisdiction over the property has decided that this is the best parcel for the
construction of a new jail. It approaches ABC and offers it appropriate compensation for
the property, including the cost of relocating the headquarters to a new space. The city's
intended action: - Answer is probably a valid taking under the city's power of eminent
domain.
Which federal act prohibits the discharge of pollutants in natural waters in order to
create bodies of water that are clean enough for recreational swimming and fishing? -
Answer Clean Water Act
The statute that requires a California state or local agency, such as a city or county, to
conduct an environmental review of most public and private projects is the: - Answer
California Environmental Quality Act.
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