Property Ownership
Which of the following BEST describes the concept of 'seisin' in Connecticut property law?
AThe act of recording a deed
BActual possession of real property with a claim of rightful ownership (freehold estate)✓ Correct
CA type of mortgage in medieval law
DThe legal right to foreclose on a property
Explanation
Seisin is an older legal term meaning actual possession of real property based on a freehold estate. In Connecticut warranty deeds, the covenant of seisin warrants that the grantor is actually in possession and has the right to convey.
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