Adverse Posession Flashcards

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1
Q

What is the rule to acquire adverse possession?

A

C O A H: the occupation must be:

Continuous

Open and Notorious

Actual/Exclusive

Hostile (no consent)

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Q

To acquire adverse possession, does it matter that the possessor thought they were using their own land?

A

No, the possessor’s state of mind is irrelevant

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For adverse possession, what is the rule about “tacking?”

A

No tacking, unless there was PRIVITY between the parties

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Disability if the landowner means that the statute of limitations will not run. What disabilities counts for the purpose of adverse possession?

A

Insanity
Infancy
Imprisonment

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