Deck 41: Real Estate Law: Cases and Controversies

Question 1

In the facts in the previous question,according to the dissent in the Robertson case,Hetty has

A)a fee simple absolute in "Idle Retreat."
B)a life estate in "Idle Retreat" and can stay despite her marriage.
C)a life estate in "Idle Retreat" but can stay only if her marriage is dissolved.
D)no interest in "Idle Retreat" and must move due to the marriage.

Answer 1

B

Question 2

Guy provides in his will for Hetty to have a life estate in Guy's mansion and its grounds-known as "Idle Retreat"-"until Hetty marries." Guy dies.Hetty moves into the mansion and later marries.Under the majority's interpretation in In re Estate of Robertson,Hetty has

A)a fee simple absolute in "Idle Retreat."
B)a life estate in "Idle Retreat" and can stay despite her marriage.
C)a life estate in "Idle Retreat" but can stay only if her marriage is dissolved.
D)no interest in "Idle Retreat" and must move due to the marriage.

Answer 2

B

Question 3

In opinion of the majority in the Robertson case,it is possible for a will to include,and a court to enforce,

A)a condition in restraint of marriage.
B)a limitation in consideration of marriage.
C)a prohibition in relation to marriage.
D)a restriction with respect to marriage.

Answer 3

B

Question 4

Max,a real estate agent licensed in New Jersey,advertises real property for sale on a Web site,and engages in a real estate transaction with Olivia,a resident of Pennsylvania.Unhappy with the deal,Olivia complains to the Pennsylvania state licensing agency,which orders Max to stop his sales activities.Max asks a court to stay this order.The court will most likely rule in favor of

A)Max,because he is licensed in New Jersey,not Pennsylvania.
B)Max,because the freedom of the Internet is an important federal doctrine.
C)Olivia,because regulation of the real estate profession is an important state interest.
D)Olivia,because states tend to favor their residents over the residents of other states.

Question 5

Hedy,a real estate agent licensed by the state of Illinois,makes a misstate?ment in an online ad about an important aspect of real property for sale.Jim,a resident of Kentucky,relies on the statement to buy the property.Later,Jim discovers the misrepresentation.To cancel the contract or obtain damages for the fraud,Jim is most likely to be successful if he files a suit in

A)a federal court with jurisdiction over Illinois and Kentucky residents.
B)a state that has no connection to the persons or property involved.
C)Illinois.
D)Kentucky.