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The Fourteenth Amendment gives the federal government the power of eminent domain (i.e., taking private property for public purposes). (Chapter 1) 

In Mississippi, a fee tail will automatically be changed to a fee simple absolute. (Chapter 2) 

A court is trying to decide whether a refrigerator is a fixture. The court reviews several facts about this refrigerator in deciding how to classify for it.  For example, (a) the court acknowledges that a refrigerator can be unplugged and rolled away easily, so it would not damage the home by removing it, (b) but also that a home cannot function well without a refrigerator, so maybe it should be considered a fixture.  After thinking about these facts, the court realizes that the buyer and seller agreed in a contract that the refrigerator would be considered a fixture and remain with the property when the home was sold. Based on that contract, then, the court decides the refrigerator is a fixture. Which test did the court use? (Chapter 5) 

The following language is found in a deed:  “To A.” What type of property interest was created by this language? (Chapter 2)

Still relating back to the questions immediately above, this particular easement is also known as a right of way. (Chapter 4) 

One would need to use a/an ____________________________ deed to sell off a specific unit of a condominium complex. (Chapter 11) 

When will a real estate agent/broker get paid for selling a house? (Chapter 12) 

A/an _____________________________________ is a form of multiunit housing in which the owner owns the area between the walls and ceiling of that particular unit.  The owner also owns this particular multiunit housing in fee simple interest. (Chapter 11)

Relating back to the questions above, in retaliation for Betty constantly coming on his property without permission, Albert decides to play loud music at all hours of the night so Betty can’t sleep. Betty comes to you, her attorney, and asks what cause of action is appropriate against Albert in this case. What has Albert done? (Chapter 3) 

State constitutions never contain laws relating to property. (Chapter 1)