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9-326 CERTIFICATE OF PURCHASE OR LOCATION OF LANDS — EFFECT AS EVIDENCE.
Idaho Code § 9-326 · Idaho · Statutes
Title 9 › Chapter 3 › Section 9-326
described therein; but this evidence may be overcome by proof that, at the time of the location, or time of filing a preemption claim on which the certificate may have been issued, the land was in the adverse … possession of the adverse party, or those under whom he claims, or that the adverse party is holding the land for mining purposes.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Neb. Rev. Stat. § 12-1211 · Nebraska · Statutes
Chapter 12 › Section 12-1211
adverse party at the time of filing the response. … When the disposition of any human skeletal remains or burial goods is disputed and subject to arbitration under this section, the party in possession of the remains or goods shall retain possession until
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.032 · Texas · Statutes
Code cp › Chapter 16 › Section 16.032
Possession of land that belongs to another by a person owning or claiming 5,000 or more fenced acres that adjoin the land is not peaceable and adverse as described by Section 16.026 unless: (1) the land … from the adjacent enclosed tract by a substantial fence; (2) at least one-tenth of the land is cultivated and used for agricultural purposes or used for manufacturing purposes; or (3) there is actual possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Removal of elected and certain appointed officers by courts
Va. Code Ann. § 24.2-233 · Virginia · Statutes
Title 24.2 › Chapter 2 › Article 7 › Section 24.2-233
Sale, possession with intent to sell, or placing an advertisement for the purpose of selling drug paraphernalia; or c. … Possession of any controlled substance and such conviction under subdivision a, b, or c has a material adverse effect upon the conduct of such office; 3.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202614 §810. Type of possession; need for enclosure
14 M.R.S. § 810 · Maine · Statutes
Title 14 › Part 2 › Chapter 205 › Section 810
To constitute a disseizin, or such exclusive and adverse possession of lands as to bar or limit the right of the true owner thereof to recover them, such lands need not be surrounded with fences or rendered … inaccessible by water; but it is sufficient, if the possession, occupation and improvement are open, notorious and comporting with the ordinary management of a farm; although that part of the same, which
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Wis. Stat. § 893.30 · Wisconsin · Statutes
Chapter 893 › Section 893.30
In every action to recover or for the possession of real property, and in every defense based on legal title, the person establishing a legal title to the premises is presumed to have been in possession … adversely to the legal title for 7 years under s. 893.27 , 10 years under s. 893.26 or 20 years under s. 893.25 , before the commencement of the action.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 6.32.270: Adjudication of title to property—Jury trial.
RCW 6.32.270 · Washington · Statutes
Title 6 › Chapter 32 › Section 270
interest in or title to any real property, and such interest or title is disclaimed by the judgment debtor or disputed by another person, or it appears that the judgment debtor may own or have a right of possession … to any personal property, and such ownership or right of possession is substantially disputed by another person, the court may, if the person or persons claiming adversely be a party to the proceeding
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202670-19-410 Claim of title not founded on instrument or judgment -- what considered occupation
Mont. Code Ann. § 70-19-410 · Montana · Statutes
Title 70 › Chapter 19 › Part 4 › Section 70-19-410
For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by a person claiming title not founded upon a written instrument, judgment, or decree, land is deemed to have been possessed and occupied in the following
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ohio Rev. Code § 5303.02 · Ohio · Statutes
Title 53 › Chapter 5303 › § 5303.02
of counterclaim set up any breach of the covenants of title acquired by him from the plaintiff, and make any person claiming an adverse interest therein a party to the action. … If the adverse interest of the claimant is an estate in reversion or remainder, or contingent upon a future event, with his assent, the court of common pleas may order the vendee to surrender possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§55-4-16. Extent of possession under patent, deed or other writing.
W. Va. Code § 55-4-16 · West Virginia · Statutes
Chapter 55 › Article 4 › Section 16
In a controversy affecting land, when a person claiming under a patent, deed or other writing shall enter upon and take possession of any part of the land in controversy under such patent, deed or other … such patent, deed or other writing, unless the person having the better title shall have actual adverse possession of some part of the land embraced by such patent, deed or other writing.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Writs of injunction to restore person to possession of mining property
S.D. Codified Laws § 45-4-22 · South Dakota · Statutes
Title 45 › Chapter 4 › Section 45-4-22
the person may have been ousted by force and violence or by fraud; (2) From possession of which the person is kept by threats; or (3) If such possession was taken from the person by entry of the adverse … The granting of the writ extends only to the right of possession under the facts of the case with respect to the manner in which the possession was obtained, leaving the parties to their legal rights on
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202632-11-02. Voluntary deposit in court of property adversely claimed
N.D. Cent. Code § 32-11-02 · North Dakota · Statutes
Title 32 › Chapter 32-11 › Section 32-11-02
Voluntary deposit in court of property adversely claimed Whenever two or more persons make claim for the whole or any part of the same money, personal property, or effects in the possession or control … of any other person as bailee or otherwise, and the right of any such claimant is adverse to the right of any other claimant, or is disputed or doubtful, and the bailee, custodian, or person in control
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202625 V.S.A. § 141 · Vermont · Statutes
Title 25 › Chapter 3 › Section 141
A public easement in a stream shall not be lost or abridged by prescription or adverse possession.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Tenn. Code Ann. § 4-6-146 · Tennessee · Statutes
Title 4 › Chapter 6 › Section 4-6-146
(b) "Contraband" does not include cash lawfully in possession of an inmate for allowable purposes within an institution. Acts 1990, ch. 669, § 2; 2012, ch. 848, § 1. … (b) "Contraband" does not include cash lawfully in possession of an inmate for allowable purposes within an institution. Acts 1990, ch. 669, § 2; 2012, ch. 848, § 1.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Cal. GOV § 19574.1 · California · Statutes
Code gov › Title 2 › Division 5 › Part 2 › Chapter 7 › Article 1 › Section 19574.1
(a) An employee who has been served with notice of adverse action, or a representative designated by the employee, shall have the right to inspect any documents in the possession of, or under the control … of, the appointing power which are relevant to the adverse action taken or which would constitute “relevant evidence” as defined in Section 210 of the Evidence Code.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Mich. Comp. Laws § 600.5821 · Michigan · Statutes
Chapter 600 › Act Act-236-of-1961 › Section 600.5821
However, a person who could have asserted claim to title by adverse possession for more than 15 years is entitled to seek any other equitable relief in an action to determine title to the land. … (c) A claim for adverse possession, acquiescence for the statutory period, or a prescriptive easement.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026170-E:59 Possession and Use of Epinephrine at Recreation Camps.
N.H. Rev. Stat. § 170-E:59 · New Hampshire · Statutes
Title XII › Chapter 170-E › Section 59
(h) Any special side effects, contraindications, and adverse reactions to be observed. (i) The name of each required medication. … (j) Any severe adverse reactions that may occur to another child, for whom the epinephrine is not prescribed, should such a child receive a dose of the medication. II.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Suspension of acquisitive prescription
La. Rev. Stat. § 31:162 · Louisiana · Statutes
Code revised-statutes › Title 31 › Section 162
as owner insofar as his possession may include mineral rights. … However, if an obstacle to use of a mineral right is created by an adverse possessor, the accrual of acquisitive prescription as to the right is suspended in the same manner as the prescription of nonuse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026RCW 64.34.445: Implied warranties of quality—Breach.
RCW 64.34.445 · Washington · Statutes
Title 64 › Chapter 34 › Section 445
(1) A declarant and any dealer warrants that a unit will be in at least as good condition at the earlier of the time of the conveyance or delivery of possession as it was at the time of contracting, reasonable … affected or will adversely affect the performance of that portion of the unit or common elements alleged to be in breach.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Occupying claimant entitled to pay for improvements and
Okla. Stat. tit. 12, § 12-1481 · Oklahoma · Statutes
Title 12 › Section 12-1481
of the same without any fraud or collusion on his part, shall not be evicted or thrown out of possession by any person or persons who shall set up and prove an adverse and better title to said lands … the same and all taxes paid thereon by such claimant with interest, as provided for the redemption of lands sold for taxes, previous to receiving actual notice by the commencement of suit on such adverse
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