Quiz on Possession and Its Legal Effects

What does possession denote?

• A form of property right

• A type of ownership

• A legally recognized factual relationship between a person and a thing

• A legal obligation

Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of possession?

• It implies ownership

• It is legally recognized

• It denotes physical control

• It is protected by law

What is the primary purpose of protecting possession according to the text?

• To promote ownership rights

• To encourage legal disputes

• To facilitate property transactions

• To ensure order and stability in society

According to Savigny, what are the two fundamental elements of possession?

• Possession and detention

• Rights and obligations

• Ownership and control

• Corpus and animus

What does the corpus element refer to?

• The legal rights associated with ownership

• The physical control of a thing

• The historical context of possession

• The mental intention behind possession

According to Jhering, what is necessary for legal possession?

• Neither corpus nor animus elements

• Only the corpus element

• Both corpus and animus elements

• Only the animus element

What distinguishes a possessor from a holder according to the Civil Code of Ethiopia?

• The intention behind controlling the thing

• The legal status of the person

• The duration of possession

• The type of property involved

Which of the following is considered a non-possessor?

• A borrower

• A usufructuary

• An owner

• A lessee

What is one of the legal effects of possession?

• Automatic legal immunity

• Immediate transfer of ownership rights

• Exemption from legal obligations

• Proof of ownership over ordinary movables

What type of possession bears little or no legal effects?

• Perfect possession

• Defective possession

• Temporary possession

• Legal possession