Jane and Greg Portabello own property along the coast. They want ...

[tiara099]

Jane and Greg Portabello own property along the coast. They want to build a larger home. They have been denied a permit unless they create a path through their property to the beach.
 A)The county has the authority to demand the path
 B)Just compensation does not apply to easements
 C)The path is simply a fee for the permit
 D)None of the above

Question 2

Assume the following sequence of events: January 2, 2015 - construction mortgage recorded January 3, 2015 - A begins work January 10, 2015 - B begins work February 1, 2015 - B files a lien February 3, 2015 - A files a lien a. Discuss the priority of the parties under all the theories of priority. b. Reverse the actions on January 2 and 3. Suppose A began work on January 2 and the mortgage was recorded on the 3rd. What result under all theories?

[duke02]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

a. Construction mortgage would have priority and others' ranking would be determined by state provisions on priorities.
b. The liens would have priority over the construction mortgage since work began prior to its recording.

[tiara099]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it

[bdobbins]

Gracias!