C is corrent because in a joint tenancy, each joint tenant has an equal and undivided interest in the property. The joint tenancy may only be severed by an inter vivos conveyance. Each joint tenant can sell his/her interest in the property without the prior consent of the other joint tenants. When this occurs, the conveyance destroys the joint tenancy and creates a tenancy in common between the remaining joint tenants and the third party. When Nunn conveyed his interest in the parcel of land to Ink, Green and Ink became owners as tenants in common. Each, as tenants in common, has a nonexclusive right to use and possess the property (undivided interests).
A is incorrect because when Nunn sold his interest to Ink, the conveyance destroyed the joint tenancy and created a tenancy in common. Each tenant in common has the nonexclusive right to use and possess the whole property (40 acres).
B is incorrect. Because Nunn did not have the consent of Green, Ink became a tenant in common rather than a joint tenant. Tenants in common do not have the right of survivorship.
D is incorrect because a joint tenant may convey rights in property without the consent of other joint tenants.
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