Property Ownership

A property described as 'the NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 of Section 5' in the rectangular survey system contains how many acres?

A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D80 acres

Explanation

One section = 640 acres. NE 1/4 = 160 acres. NW 1/4 of the NE 1/4 = 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Property rights and ownership forms are governed by Alabama state law and common law principles.. The correct answer is 40 acres.

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