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adverse possession |
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adverse possession n (Law) Property law the occupation or possession of land by a person not legally entitled to it. If continued unopposed for a period specifed by law, such occupation extinguishes the title of the rightful owner How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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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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