# RCW 7.28.050: RCW 7.28.050: Limitation of actions for recovery of real property—Adverse possession under title deducible of record

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S050

## Section

- **Citation:** RCW 7.28.050
- **Heading:** RCW 7.28.050: Limitation of actions for recovery of real property—Adverse possession under title deducible of record
- **Jurisdiction:** Washington
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Washington Code / Title 7 / Chapter 28 / Section 050

## Text

That all actions brought for the recovery of any lands, tenements or hereditaments of which any person may be possessed by actual, open and notorious possession for seven successive years, having a connected title in law or equity deducible of record from this state or the United States, or from any public officer, or other person authorized by the laws of this state to sell such land for the nonpayment of taxes, or from any sheriff, marshal or other person authorized to sell such land on execution or under any order, judgment or decree of any court of record, shall be brought within seven years next after possession being taken as aforesaid, but when the possessor shall acquire title after taking such possession, the limitation shall begin to run from the time of acquiring title.

## Nearby sections

- [RCW 7.28.010 RCW 7.28.010: Who may maintain actions—Service on nonresident defendant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S010.md)
- [RCW 7.28.050 RCW 7.28.050: Limitation of actions for recovery of real property—Adverse possession under title deducible of record.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S050.md)
- [RCW 7.28.060 RCW 7.28.060: Rights inhere to heirs, devisees and assigns.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S060.md)
- [RCW 7.28.070 RCW 7.28.070: Adverse possession under claim and color of title—Payment of taxes.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S070.md)
- [RCW 7.28.080 RCW 7.28.080: Color of title to vacant and unoccupied land.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S080.md)
- [RCW 7.28.083 RCW 7.28.083: Adverse possession—Reimbursement of taxes or assessments—Payment of unpaid taxes or assessments—Awarding of costs and attorneys' fees.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S083.md)
- [RCW 7.28.085 RCW 7.28.085: Adverse possession—Forestland—Additional requirements—Exceptions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S085.md)
- [RCW 7.28.090 RCW 7.28.090: Adverse possession—Public lands—Adverse title in minors, persons under guardianship or conservatorship.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S090.md)
- [RCW 7.28.100 RCW 7.28.100: Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S100.md)
- [RCW 7.28.110 RCW 7.28.110: Substitution of landlord in action against tenant.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S110.md)
- [RCW 7.28.120 RCW 7.28.120: Pleadings—Superior title prevails.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S120.md)
- [RCW 7.28.130 RCW 7.28.130: Defendant must plead nature of his or her estate or right to possession.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S130.md)
- [RCW 7.28.140 RCW 7.28.140: Verdict of jury.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S140.md)
- [RCW 7.28.150 RCW 7.28.150: Damages—Limitation—Permanent improvements.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_WA_T7_C28_S150.md)

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