Real Estate Law 11th Edition By Jennings – Test Bank

Chapter 04 Nonpossessory Interests in Real Estate TRUE FALSE

1. ​A solar easement is an example of an affirmative easement. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

2. ​A public utility easement is an easement appurtenant. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

3. ​The dominant estate is the one holding the easement. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

4. ​An implied easement requires proof that a quasi-easement existed before the division of the tract. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

5. ​For purposes of an implied easement, apparent use means visible use. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

6. ​An easement created by prescription does not pass with title to the land. (A) True

(B) False

Answer : (B)

7. ​An easement by prescription can arise only if the property owner is aware of the prescriptive use. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

8. ​An oral easement is a license. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

9. ​An easement by prescription is really just a license. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

10. ​An implied easement does not pass with title to the land. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

11. ​Profits are easements with a right of removal. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

12. ​An easement can be expanded through prescriptive use. (A) True
(B) False

Answer : (A)

13. An easement by necessity terminates when the necessity terminates. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

14. ​In an express easement by reservation, the original land owner retains that portion of the property through which the easement passes.

(A) True
(B) False Answer : (B)

15. The servient estate is the owner of the easement. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

16. ​Previous use during unity of tract ownership is a requirement for an easement by implication. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

17. The scope of an express easement cannot be expanded. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

18. ​An accessway is an affirmative appurtenant easement. (A) True
(B) False

Answer : (A)

19. An appurtenant easement can exist only between adjoining landowners. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

20. ​A conservation easement is a negative easement. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

21. ​A license must be in writing to be valid. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

22. ​An easement by express reservation preserves a right for the grantor. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

23. ​An easement by express grant gives the grantee a right. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)

24. ​Public utility easements are not transferable with the land. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

25. ​The dominant estate is the property with the easement on it. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (B)

26. ​​An easement that prevents the change or destruction of historic buildings is a negative easement.

(A) True
(B) False Answer : (A)

27. ​An easement that prevents interference with solar panels is a negative easement. (A) True
(B) False
Answer : (A)