Adverse Possession

Question 1

Adverse Possession

Answer 1

legal doctrine that allows a person to claim a property right in land owned by another

Question 2

Hostile

Answer 2

adverse possessor is using the land without the owner’s permission

Question 3

Open & Notorious

Answer 3

adverse possessor is using a land in an obvious way and not being secretive about using it. Land owner is not required to have actual knowledge the land is being used

Question 4

Exclusive

Answer 4

adverse possessor is using the land completely by themselves and not sharing it with the public or true owner

Question 5

Trespass (Civil)

Answer 5

An actual interference with the right of exclusive possession (known as “entry element”); and
An intent or negligence in entering the land of another.