Property Ownership
Which form of co-ownership includes the right of survivorship?
ATenancy in common
BJoint tenancy✓ Correct
CTenancy at will
DTenancy in severalty
Explanation
Joint tenancy includes the right of survivorship — when one joint tenant dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants, bypassing probate. The four unities (time, title, interest, possession) must exist.
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