Adverse Possession

Question 1

What the requirements for showing adverse possession?

Answer 1

The possessor must show 1) an actual entry giving 2) exclusive possession that is 3) open and notorious; 4) adverse; and 5) continuous throughout the statutory period.

Question 2

When does the statute of limitations begin to run for purposes of adverse possession?

Answer 2

when the owner can first bring suit.

Question 3

Is constant possession required for adverse possession?

Answer 3

No, it must only be possession of a type the usual owner would make.

Question 4

What kind of land cannot be adversely possessed?

Answer 4

Government-owned land.

Question 5

Are adverse possessors bound by a true owner’s restrictive covenants?

Answer 5

Only if they take the land in compliance with the restrictive covenant.

Question 6

The statute of limitations does not being to run if the owner of the land was under some ___________ to sue when the cause of action first accrued.

Answer 6

disability

Question 7

Hostile

Answer 7

without the owners permission

Question 8

Open and Notorious Possession

Answer 8

the kind of possession the owner would make of the land.

Question 9

What are the letters for adverse possession?

Answer 9

AEONHC