Question 1

The case of Ranger v Griffin (1967)87 WN 531 is authority for the principle that:

Accepted Answer

A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title. 
A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title. A

Question 2

What is required in order to place a restriction on the use of land by future owners?

Accepted Answer

A) Record an easement on the title. 
B) Execute a memorial as part of the chain of title. 
C) Record a restrictive covenant as an encumbrance on the title. 
D) Register a caveat against the title. 
A) Record an easement on the title. 
B) Execute a memorial as part of the chain of title. 
C) Record a restrictive covenant as an encumbrance on the title. 
D) Register a caveat against the title. C

Question 3

Which of the following is an equitable,rather than a legal mortgage?

Accepted Answer

A) A registered mortgage of Torrens title land. 
B) A conveyance of common law system land to the mortgagee. 
C) An unregistered mortgage of Torrens title land. 
D) None of the above. 
A) A registered mortgage of Torrens title land. 
B) A conveyance of common law system land to the mortgagee. 
C) An unregistered mortgage of Torrens title land. 
D) None of the above. C

Question 4

A fixed term lease of Torrens Title land for more than three years must be registered to be valid.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 5

Assuming Jack and Jill own land as tenants in common,which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) If Jack dies before Jill leaving no will,his interest in the land would be distributed according to the law of intestacy. 
B) If Jill dies before Jack,Jack would be entitled to purchase Jill's interest in the land at valuation. 
C) If Jill dies before Jack,her interest would be distributed according to her will. 
D) All of the above. 
A) If Jack dies before Jill leaving no will,his interest in the land would be distributed according to the law of intestacy. 
B) If Jill dies before Jack,Jack would be entitled to purchase Jill's interest in the land at valuation. 
C) If Jill dies before Jack,her interest would be distributed according to her will. 
D) All of the above.

Question 6

The case of Armory v Delamirie (1722)1 Strange 505 is authority for the principle that:

Accepted Answer

A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title. 
A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title.

Question 7

If a residence is partly used for business purposes,the residential tenancies legislation will cease to apply.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

Co-owners who hold an equal and undivided interest in property that is characterised by the four unities and survivorship are called joint tenants.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 9

Assuming Jack and Jill own land as joint tenants,which of the following statements is correct?

Accepted Answer

A) If Jill dies before Jack,Jack would be entitled to purchase Jill's interest in the land at valuation. 
B) If Jack dies before Jill leaving no will,his interest in the land would be distributed according to the law of intestacy. 
C) If Jack dies before Jill,his interest in the land would pass to Jill,the survivor. 
D) If Jill dies before Jack,her interest would be distributed according to her will. 
A) If Jill dies before Jack,Jack would be entitled to purchase Jill's interest in the land at valuation. 
B) If Jack dies before Jill leaving no will,his interest in the land would be distributed according to the law of intestacy. 
C) If Jack dies before Jill,his interest in the land would pass to Jill,the survivor. 
D) If Jill dies before Jack,her interest would be distributed according to her will.

Question 10

Which of the following will NOT result in termination of a lease?

Accepted Answer

A) Forfeiture by breach of a condition of the lease. 
B) By either party doing an act inconsistent with continuation of the lease with consent of the other party. 
C) Notice to quit given by either party according to the terms of the lease. 
D) Sale of the property by the landlord. 
A) Forfeiture by breach of a condition of the lease. 
B) By either party doing an act inconsistent with continuation of the lease with consent of the other party. 
C) Notice to quit given by either party according to the terms of the lease. 
D) Sale of the property by the landlord.

Question 11

Prior to the ending of a tenancy,the landlord is entitled to take physical possession of the premises.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

Describe the three main types of property.

Accepted Answer

The three main types of property are rea

Question 13

The case of Perry v Clissold [1907] AC 73 is authority for the principle that:

Accepted Answer

A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title. 
A) an owner in control of land is entitled to possessory title of anything found on it. 
B) an employee who finds goods in the course of their employment must give them to their employer. 
C) mere possession of goods gives the possessor a form of ownership enforceable against everyone but the true owner. 
D) continuous,long-term exclusive possession of land by a non-owner entitles them to a possessory title.

Question 14

What are fixtures and why is it important to determine if they are moveable or not?

Accepted Answer

Fixtures are chattels which were once mo

Question 15

Which of the following is the best definition of a licence in relation to land?

Accepted Answer

A) Permission to use property in a certain way. 
B) A right attached to a particular piece of land for the benefit of another. 
C) A grant of exclusive possession of property. 
D) An agreement conferring an estate or interest in land for a limited time. 
A) Permission to use property in a certain way. 
B) A right attached to a particular piece of land for the benefit of another. 
C) A grant of exclusive possession of property. 
D) An agreement conferring an estate or interest in land for a limited time.

Question 16

Which of the following information is NOT contained in the Torrens title register?

Accepted Answer

A) The name of the proprietor(s). 
B) The nature and extent of all encumbrances. 
C) The nature and type of all improvements to the land. 
D) Boundaries of the land. 
A) The name of the proprietor(s). 
B) The nature and extent of all encumbrances. 
C) The nature and type of all improvements to the land. 
D) Boundaries of the land.

Question 17

A fixture is designated as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) real property. 
B) a chose in possession. 
C) a chattel real. 
D) a chose in action. 
A) real property. 
B) a chose in possession. 
C) a chattel real. 
D) a chose in action.

Question 18

A mortgage provides that land act as security for repayment of a loan.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 19

An apartment lease is designated as an example of:

Accepted Answer

A) a chattel real. 
B) a chose in action. 
C) a chose in possession. 
D) a chattel personal. 
A) a chattel real. 
B) a chose in action. 
C) a chose in possession. 
D) a chattel personal.

Question 20

Which of the following are entitled to exclusive possession of land?

Accepted Answer

A) The lessee. 
B) The holder of a life estate. 
C) The owner in fee simple. 
D) All of the above. 
A) The lessee. 
B) The holder of a life estate. 
C) The owner in fee simple. 
D) All of the above.

Exam 25: Property and Mortgages

The case of Ranger v Griffin (1967)87 WN 531 is authority for the principle that:

What is required in order to place a restriction on the use of land by future owners?

Which of the following is an equitable,rather than a legal mortgage?

A fixed term lease of Torrens Title land for more than three years must be registered to be valid.

Assuming Jack and Jill own land as tenants in common,which of the following statements is correct?

The case of Armory v Delamirie (1722)1 Strange 505 is authority for the principle that:

If a residence is partly used for business purposes,the residential tenancies legislation will cease to apply.

Co-owners who hold an equal and undivided interest in property that is characterised by the four unities and survivorship are called joint tenants.

Assuming Jack and Jill own land as joint tenants,which of the following statements is correct?

Which of the following will NOT result in termination of a lease?

Prior to the ending of a tenancy,the landlord is entitled to take physical possession of the premises.

Describe the three main types of property.

The case of Perry v Clissold [1907] AC 73 is authority for the principle that:

What are fixtures and why is it important to determine if they are moveable or not?

Which of the following is the best definition of a licence in relation to land?

Which of the following information is NOT contained in the Torrens title register?

A fixture is designated as an example of:

A mortgage provides that land act as security for repayment of a loan.

An apartment lease is designated as an example of:

Which of the following are entitled to exclusive possession of land?

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