Property Ownership

A West Virginia property described as 'the NE ¼ of the NW ¼ of Section 12, Township 3 North, Range 4 East' contains how many acres?

A10 acres
B20 acres
C40 acres✓ Correct
D80 acres

Explanation

A full section = 640 acres. NW ¼ = 160 acres. NE ¼ of the NW ¼ = 160 ÷ 4 = 40 acres. Property rights and ownership forms are governed by West Virginia state law and common law principles.. The correct answer is 40 acres.

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