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Voluntary alienation refers to which type of ownership transfer?

Correct Answer

B) A transfer made by the owner's intentional act, such as a sale, gift, or devise

Voluntary alienation means the owner intentionally transfers title or an ownership interest, typically through a sale, gift, or devise. The defining feature is the owner's deliberate choice to convey the property.

Answer Options
A
A transfer to the state because an owner dies intestate without heirs
B
A transfer made by the owner's intentional act, such as a sale, gift, or devise
C
A transfer gained by hostile possession after the statutory period runs
D
A transfer caused by foreclosure, tax sale, or condemnation

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