Question 1

Governments often override the common law right that water naturally coming to a property owner not be diverted beyond that needed for domestic usage.

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Governments frequently enact regulations or policies that allow for the diversion or allocation of water resources beyond what is needed for just domestic usage, often for agricultural, industrial, or environmental management purposes, thereby overriding the common law right.

Question 2

Distinguish between an easement and a right of way.

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Question 3

Explain what is held in a life estate.

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Question 4

Environmental offences, which can lead to cleanup orders, large fines, and even jail terms, are a thing of the past since they have largely been replaced by the negotiation of solutions.

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Environmental offences still lead to cleanup orders, large fines, and even jail terms. Negotiation of solutions is used in some cases, but legal penalties for violations remain a significant tool for enforcing environmental laws.

Question 5

Indicate the extent of ownership above and below a parcel of land.

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Question 6

Distinguish between real property and other forms of property.

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Question 7

Explain what is meant by chose in action.

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Question 8

What is meant by a reversionary interest in a life estate?

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Question 9

When a person has the right to go across land to get to another location, this is referred to as ________.

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Question 10

Explain what is meant by a fee simple interest.

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Question 11

Explain what is meant by a person obtaining a right of way by prescription.

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Question 12

What's the main difference in the effect of a registration of a certificate under a "certificate of title" jurisdiction such as Saskatchewan as compared to a traditional registration system in other parts of Canada?

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Question 13

A still growing area of public and legislative attention is environmental protection relating to the development of energy and natural resources.

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Environmental protection in the context of energy and natural resources development has become a significant area of focus, with increasing public and legislative attention aimed at ensuring sustainable practices and mitigating environmental impacts.

Question 14

Distinguish between real and personal property.

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Question 15

Explain the rights of a remainderman in a life estate.

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Question 16

When a person buys property but under the title is prevented from building certain types of structures or carrying on certain types of activities at that location, this is called ________.

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Question 17

Indicate what is meant by real property.

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Question 18

Explain what right is conveyed by an easement.

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Question 19

What is meant by a chattel?

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Question 20

Distinguish between a leasehold estate and a freehold estate.

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Quiz 14: Real and Personal Property and Protection of the Environment