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Q: Income of the state which arises out of the property left by the people without a legal heir is called _________.
  • A. De novo
  • B. writ
  • C. escheat
  • D. felony
Correct Answer: Option C - Income of the state which arises out of the property left by the people without a legal heir is called escheat. Escheat refers to the right of a government to require ownership of unclaimed property.
C. Income of the state which arises out of the property left by the people without a legal heir is called escheat. Escheat refers to the right of a government to require ownership of unclaimed property.

Explanations:

Income of the state which arises out of the property left by the people without a legal heir is called escheat. Escheat refers to the right of a government to require ownership of unclaimed property.