Adverse Possession

Adverse Possession

Adverse Possession, Color of Title

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Adverse Possession, Color of Title (1): A religious corporation may obtain title to land by adverse possession. The length of such possession is determined by the laws of the State, the usual period being twenty years.465 Unless the laws of the State require it, color of title at the time of asserting adverse possession need not be shown.466

Adverse Possession

From the book The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law, about Adverse Possession (1): If the original title to a cemetery is defective, the title may become good by adverse possession.786

Description of Adverse Possession

Adverse Possession

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See Also

  • Constructive adverse possession
  • Hostile
  • Possession (Hostile possession
  • Open possession)
  • Notorious possession
  • Prescription
  • Tacking

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  • POSSESSION
  • Prescription
  • Adverse Possession
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    Notes and References

    1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

    See Also

    • Religion
    • Church

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    Notes and References

    1. Charles M. Scanlan, The Clergyman’s Hand-book of Law. The Law of Church and Grave (1909), Benziger Brothers, New York, Cincinnati, Chicago

    See Also

    • Religion
    • Church

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