Adverse Possession

Question 1

Continuous

Answer 1

An adverse claimant’s possession must be continuous throughout the
statutory period. What does this mean?

Question 2

Adverse Possession

Answer 2

For possession to ripen into title, it must be:
* Continuous
* Open and notorious
* Actual and exclusive
* Hostile

Question 3

Open and Notorious

Answer 3

The adverse possessor’s occupation must be sufficiently apparent to
put the true owner on notice that a trespass is occurring.

Question 4

Actual and Exclusive

Answer 4

An adverse possessor will gain title only to land they actually occupy.
In some cases, however, actual possession of the entire parcel
claimed is not necessary.

Question 5

Hostility

Answer 5

The hostility requirement is satisfied if the possessor enters without
the owner’s permission. Note that the adverse possessor’s state of
mind is irrelevant

Question 6

Tacking

Question 7

Disability