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Which of the following statement about proprietary rights is FALSE?
Which of the following statement about proprietary rights is FALSE?
- Proprietary rights include rights which govern a person's ability to use and enjoy land
- A person granted a personal right is only able to enforce that right against the person who granted it
- A person granted a proprietary right can enforce that right against the original grantor and, in some circumstances, any other person who comes to the land over which the right is exercised
- All rights exercised in relation to land have proprietary status only (correct)
Which of the following statement about a person's rights over a piece of land is FALSE?
Which of the following statement about a person's rights over a piece of land is FALSE?
- A person's rights over a piece of land extend to the ground below the surface area
- A person's rights over a piece of land include rights over the physical surface area of the land
- A person's rights over land extend to wild plants growing on that land
- A person's rights over a piece of land extend to only the lower airspace above the physical surface area of that land and limit to the height of a person (correct)
Which of the following is a characteristic of personal rights over land?
Which of the following is a characteristic of personal rights over land?
- They include rights to use and enjoy the land
- They are transferable to a third party without consent
- They are permanent and cannot be revoked
- They are only enforceable against the person who granted it (correct)
Which of the following is NOT included in a person's rights over a piece of land?
Which of the following is NOT included in a person's rights over a piece of land?
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What is a distinguishing factor between proprietary and personal rights over land?
What is a distinguishing factor between proprietary and personal rights over land?
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Study Notes
Proprietary Rights vs Personal Rights over Land
- Proprietary rights refer to a person's rights over a piece of land as an owner
- Personal rights over land, on the other hand, are rights that can be enjoyed by a person without owning the land
- A characteristic of personal rights over land is that they are limited and can be terminated
- A person's rights over a piece of land typically include the right to use, occupy, and possess the land, but may not include the right to sell or transfer ownership
- A distinguishing factor between proprietary and personal rights over land is the level of control and permanence of the rights, with proprietary rights generally being more comprehensive and long-term
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Test your knowledge of proprietary rights and land ownership with this quiz. Determine which statement is false among the options provided and solidify your understanding of legal concepts related to land use and enjoyment.
