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The Title 28 of the United States Code QUESTION #3754
Question 1
A 'Joint Tenancy' is distinguished from a 'Tenancy in Common' primarily by:
  • The number of owners.
  • The right of survivorship.✔️
  • The type of property involved.
  • The length of the lease.
Correct Answer Explanation
In a joint tenancy, when one owner dies, their interest automatically passes to the surviving joint tenants (right of survivorship). In a tenancy in common, the interest passes to the deceased's heirs.