What is Adverse Possession [legal terminology explained]

Описание: Adverse Possession is the possession of lands for a certain length of time adversely, or in opposition to the title of another; the possession of a person claiming under a title, or under color of a title adverse to, or inconsistent with that of another claimant who is out of possession. Elements to advance a claim of adverse possession include actual, continued, visible, notorious, distinct and hostile possession.
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