Question

1. John and Mary are married individuals who acquired a residential property during their marriage. They have been living in the property for several years. Recently, John passed away, leaving Mary as the sole surviving spouse. Mary wants to know what will happen to the ownership of the residential property. Discuss the applicable laws and legal consequences.

2. Carlos borrowed a car from his friend, Miguel, for a weekend trip. While driving, Carlos accidentally hit a pedestrian, resulting in the pedestrian sustaining injuries. Miguel now faces a lawsuit as the registered owner of the car. Analyze the legal implications and liabilities of ownership in this situation.

3. Jennifer owns a vacant lot and decided to put up a small convenience store on the property. However, her neighbor, Robert, claims that a portion of the convenience store encroaches on his property. Determine the applicable laws and legal remedies available to Jennifer and Robert in resolving this ownership dispute.

4. ABC Corporation, a real estate developer, acquired a large tract of land for development purposes. The land was previously owned by several individuals who sold their rights to ABC Corporation. However, one of the previous owners, Mark, suddenly comes forward claiming that his sale of the land was invalid and he is still the rightful owner. Assess the legal issues and consequences surrounding Mark's claim against ABC Corporation.