Property Ownership
In Montana, a 'right-of-way' deed differs from a warranty deed in that a right-of-way deed conveys:
AFee simple ownership of the entire parcel
BOnly the right to use a strip of land for a specified purpose (road, utility, pipeline), not full fee simple ownership✓ Correct
CA leasehold interest for 99 years
DAn easement in gross only
Explanation
A right-of-way deed conveys a limited interest in a strip of land for a specific purpose (road, pipeline, power line), rather than full fee simple ownership of the land. The grantor typically retains underlying ownership subject to the right-of-way.
Related Montana Property Ownership Questions
- Riparian rights (in states that recognize them) give landowners adjacent to water the right to:
- In Montana, property acquired by one spouse during marriage through gift or inheritance is generally classified as:
- Two people own property as joint tenants. One owner dies. The surviving owner:
- Fee simple absolute is best described as:
- The Public Land Survey System (PLSS) used in Montana divides land using:
- A prescriptive easement in Montana is acquired through:
- In Montana, the government's power to regulate private property through zoning is based on the legal concept of:
- In Montana, a 'monument' in a metes and bounds legal description is:
Practice More Montana Real Estate Questions
1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.
Take the Free Montana Quiz →