Property Ownership
Michigan's Great Lakes shoreline below the ordinary high-water mark is:
APrivate property of the adjacent landowner
BHeld in public trust by the state of Michigan✓ Correct
COwned by the federal government
DOwned by the local municipality
Explanation
Michigan holds the Great Lakes bottomlands and the shoreline below the ordinary high-water mark in public trust for the benefit of Michigan citizens, meaning the public has the right to use this area.
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Key Terms to Know
Deed
A written legal instrument used to transfer ownership of real property from one party (grantor) to another (grantee).
EasementA non-possessory right to use another person's land for a specific purpose.
EncumbranceAny claim, lien, charge, or liability attached to real property that affects its value or limits its use.
LienA financial claim against a property that serves as security for a debt or obligation, giving the creditor the right to foreclose if unpaid.
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