Caveat Emptor Direction Reversal
This trap appears as a wrong-answer choice in 1 active question. Spotting how it is built is the repair: read each example's “why it's attractive” before the “why it's wrong.”
Subject distribution
- Real Property1
Example wrong choices
14929_hay_barn_as_is_termite · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice BFor Daniel, because a warranty deed warrants the physical condition of the improvements conveyed.
Why it's attractive
A warranty deed protects title, not hidden termite damage.
Why it's wrong
A warranty deed protects title, not hidden termite damage.
14929_hay_barn_as_is_termite · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice CFor Martha, because Daniel intended to convert the barn from farm storage into guest lodging.
Why it's attractive
Daniel's intended use explains why he bought, but it does not decide whether Martha breached.
Why it's wrong
Daniel's intended use explains why he bought, but it does not decide whether Martha breached.
14929_hay_barn_as_is_termite · REAL_PROPERTY · Choice DFor Daniel, because caveat emptor requires a seller to disclose latent physical defects after closing.
Why it's attractive
Caveat emptor means buyer beware, not seller-disclosure liability.
Why it's wrong
Caveat emptor means buyer beware, not seller-disclosure liability.
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