Property Ownership
Missouri law recognizes which type of water rights for property owners bordering the Missouri or Mississippi River?
APrior appropriation
BRiparian rights✓ Correct
CFederal ownership of all navigable rivers
DNo special water rights
Explanation
Missouri follows the riparian rights doctrine: landowners along rivers have the right to make reasonable use of the water. Navigation rights on major rivers are subject to federal regulation.
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Key Terms to Know
Fee Simple
The highest and most complete form of property ownership — absolute ownership with the right to use, sell, or pass the property to heirs.
Joint TenancyCo-ownership where two or more people hold equal, undivided interests with the right of survivorship — when one owner dies, their share passes to the surviving owners.
DeedA 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.
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