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adverse possession

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adverse possession

In Anglo-American property law, holding of real property (see real and personal property) with the knowledge and against the will of one who has a superior ownership interest in it. Statutes of limitation in most U.S. states allow an adverse possessor to acquire legal title if the owner does not seek timely possession.



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In the story of "Jack and the Beanstalk" there is a giant in adverse possession of everything Jack needs.
Thus time deadlines combined with adverse possession to help lay to rest uncertainty over land rights.
The Krols claimed that they were entitled to that portion of the children's farm which was inadvertently included in the deed to the area on the west side of the highway because of adverse possession.
 
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