Property Ownership
Under the Massachusetts Torrens system (Land Court registration), once title is registered:
AThe owner no longer needs title insurance
BThe government guarantees the title and provides compensation for losses
CThe property is automatically exempt from adverse possession
DBoth A and C are correct✓ Correct
Explanation
Land Court-registered title (Torrens) in Massachusetts provides a government guarantee of title, making title insurance less critical. Registered land is also largely immune from adverse possession claims.
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