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“Possession” defined.

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WI Code › Chapter 75 › Section 75.31

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What shall constitute a possession of lands within the meaning of ss. 75.26 to 75.30 and the extent of such possession shall be governed by the rules prescribed for determining an adverse possession by a person claiming title founded upon a written instrument.

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