Property Ownership
The term 'seisin' in real property law refers to:
AThe act of seizing property by eminent domain
BThe actual possession of land under a freehold interest✓ Correct
CThe process of placing a lien on property
DThe transfer of title by deed
Explanation
Seisin is an ancient legal concept referring to the actual possession of land under a freehold estate. In modern real estate, the covenant of seisin in a general warranty deed guarantees that the grantor actually owns the property they are conveying.
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