§ Â 4519. Title or interest in public lands obtainable only by deed, conveyance or written instrument.

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Delaware Code › Title 7 › Chapter 45 › Section 4519

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No title or other interest in real property belonging to the State shall be acquired by adverse possession, presumed grant or any means other than by a deed or conveyance or other written instrument of transfer executed by a duly authorized official of the State pursuant to state law.

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§ Â 4519. Title or interest in public lands obtainable only by deed, conveyance or written instrument. · 7 Del. C. § 4519 | Frix