Quiz on Possession and Dispossession

What is the primary legal protection for possession?

• It is not protected by any law.

• It is only protected under criminal law.

• It requires ownership rights.

• It is recognized and protected by law.

Which articles criminalize acts of dispossession?

• Arts 1148 & 1149

• Arts 685 & 686

• Arts 1125 & 1140

• Arts 555 & 398

What constitutes dispossession?

• A third party's act that evicts or interferes with possession.

• A mere thought of taking possession.

• A legal document stating ownership.

• A verbal agreement between parties.

Which of the following is NOT a defining element of dispossession?

• The act must be authorized by law.

• The act must target a person's possession.

• The act must be taken without consent.

• The act must involve overt conduct.

What is an example of a physical act of dispossession?

• Registering a property in one's name.

• Drawing up a contract.

• Evicting a tenant from a property.

• Claiming ownership verbally.

What is the legal remedy for dispossession that allows the use of force?

• Injunction

• Judicial review

• Self-help remedy

• Possessory action

According to Art 1148, when can a person use force?

• When they have a legal document.

• When they feel threatened.

• When they are in imminent danger of dispossession.

• When they want to reclaim ownership.

What must a plaintiff provide in a possessory action?

• A verbal agreement.

• A witness statement.

• Evidence of possession and usurpation.

• Proof of ownership.

What is the time limit for bringing a possessory action?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 3 years

• 5 years

Which of the following is an example of interference?

• Taking possession by force.

• Evicting someone from their home.

• Creating inconvenience to the possessor.

• Registering a property.