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Lands held in adverse possession; issuance of patent; reservation of minerals; conflicting claims
43 U.S.C. § 1068 · Federal · Statutes
Title 43—PUBLIC LANDS › CHAPTER 25A—LANDS HELD UNDER COLOR OF TITLE
The Secretary of the Interior (a) shall, whenever it shall be shown to his satisfaction that a tract of public land has been held in good faith and in peaceful, adverse, possession by a claimant, his ancestors … , possession by a claimant, his ancestors or grantors, under claim or color of title for the period commencing not later than January 1, 1901 , to the date of application during which time they have paid
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Apr 17, 202648 U.S.C. § 1489 · Federal · Statutes
Title 48—TERRITORIES AND INSULAR POSSESSIONS › CHAPTER 10—TERRITORIAL PROVISIONS OF A GENERAL NATURE
On and after March 27, 1934 , no prescription or statute of limitations shall run, or continue to run, against the title of the United States to lands in any territory or possession or place or territory … under the jurisdiction or control of the United States; and no title to any such lands of the United States or any right therein shall be acquired by adverse possession or prescription, or otherwise than
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Apr 17, 202643 CFR § 2540.0-5 · Federal · Regulations
Title 43—Public Lands: Interior › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands › CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2000) Group 2000—Land Resource Management; General › PART 2540—COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS › Subpart 2540—Color-of-Title: Authority and Definitions
A claim of class 2 is one which has been held in good faith and in peaceful, adverse possession by a claimant, his ancestors or grantors, under claim or color of title for the period commencing not later … A claim is not held in peaceful, adverse possession where it was initiated while the land was withdrawn or reserved for Federal purposes. [35 FR 9592, June 13, 1970]
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202643 C.F.R. § 2540.0-5 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 43 CFR › Chapter II › Part 2540 › Subpart 2540 › § 2540.0-5
A claim of class 2 is one which has been held in good faith and in peaceful, adverse possession by a claimant, his ancestors or grantors, under claim or color of title for the period commencing not later … A claim is not held in peaceful, adverse possession where it was initiated while the land was withdrawn or reserved for Federal purposes. [35 FR 9592, June 13, 1970]
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202630 U.S.C. § 30 · Federal · Statutes
Title 30—MINERAL LANDS AND MINING › CHAPTER 2—MINERAL LANDS AND REGULATIONS IN GENERAL
Where an adverse claim is filed during the period of publication, it shall be upon oath of the person or persons making the same, and shall show the nature, boundaries, and extent of such adverse claim … It shall be the duty of the adverse claimant, within thirty days after filing his claim, to commence proceedings in a court of competent jurisdiction, to determine the question of the right of possession
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Apr 17, 202621 C.F.R. § 20.63 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 21 CFR › Chapter I › Part 20 › Subpart D › § 20.63
disclosed by the Food and Drug Administration or by a manufacturer in possession of such reports in response to a request, demand, or order. … nor any manufacturer in possession of such reports shall be required to seek consent for disclosure from the voluntary reporter or the person identified in the adverse event report or that person's legal
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 101-25.111 Environmental impact policy.
41 C.F.R. § 101-25.111 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 41 CFR › Chapter 101 › Part 101-25 › Subpart 101-25.1 › § 101-25.111
qualities that have an adverse impact on the environment or that result in creating unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. … qualities that have an adverse impact on the environment or that result in creating unsafe or unhealthy working conditions. [39 FR 24505, July 3, 1974]
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202643 C.F.R. § 2545.2 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 43 CFR › Chapter II › Part 2540 › Subpart 2545 › § 2545.2
possession under the Act of 1954, a similar statement showing peaceful, adverse possession by the applicant, or his predecessors in interest, since the issuance of the patent to the lands adjoining the … possession by the applicant, or his predecessors in interest, since the issuance of the patent to the lands adjoining the claimed lands. (6) A statement showing the improvements, if any, placed on the
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Rule D. Possessory, Petitory, and Partition Actions
Fed. R. Civ. P. Supp. R. D · Federal · Court rules
Supplemental Rules for Admiralty or Maritime Claims and Asset Forfeiture Actions › Rule D
In all actions for possession, partition, and to try title maintainable according to the course of the admiralty practice with respect to a vessel, in all actions so maintainable with respect to the possession … vessel for any voyage on giving security for its safe return, the process shall be by a warrant of arrest of the vessel, cargo, or other property, and by notice in the manner provided by Rule B(2) to the adverse
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 3871.3 Action by authorized officer.
43 CFR § 3871.3 · Federal · Regulations
Title 43—Public Lands: Interior › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands › CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) › PART 3870—ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND CONFLICTS › Subpart 3871—Adverse Claims
(a) Upon the adverse claim being filed within the 60-day period of publication, the authorized officer will immediately give notice in writing to the parties that such adverse claim has been filed, informing … of possession, and to prosecute the same with reasonable diligence to final judgment, and that should such adverse claimant fail to do so, his adverse claim will be considered waived and the application
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026§ 3871.3 Action by authorized officer.
43 C.F.R. § 3871.3 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 43 CFR › Chapter II › Part 3870 › Subpart 3871 › § 3871.3
(a) Upon the adverse claim being filed within the 60-day period of publication, the authorized officer will immediately give notice in writing to the parties that such adverse claim has been filed, informing … of possession, and to prosecute the same with reasonable diligence to final judgment, and that should such adverse claimant fail to do so, his adverse claim will be considered waived and the application
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202621 CFR § 20.63 · Federal · Regulations
Title 21—Food and Drugs › CHAPTER I—FOOD AND DRUG ADMINISTRATION, DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES › SUBCHAPTER A—GENERAL › PART 20—PUBLIC INFORMATION › Subpart D—Exemptions
disclosed by the Food and Drug Administration or by a manufacturer in possession of such reports in response to a request, demand, or order. … nor any manufacturer in possession of such reports shall be required to seek consent for disclosure from the voluntary reporter or the person identified in the adverse event report or that person's legal
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026§ 1002.1 Preservation of natural, cultural and archeological resources.
36 CFR § 1002.1 · Federal · Regulations
Title 36—Parks, Forests, and Public Property › CHAPTER X—PRESIDIO TRUST › PART 1002—RESOURCE PROTECTION, PUBLIC USE AND RECREATION
designate certain fruits, berries, nuts, or unoccupied seashells which may be gathered by hand for personal use or consumption upon a written determination that the gathering or consumption will not adversely … affect wildlife, the reproductive potential of a plant species, or otherwise adversely affect the resources of the area administered by the Presidio Trust. (2) The Board may: (i) Limit the size and quantity
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202643 C.F.R. § 2542.1 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 43 CFR › Chapter II › Part 2540 › Subpart 2542 › § 2542.1
of the land, and the acts of dominion exercised over the land by each possessor. (5) That the lands have been held in good faith and in peaceful, adverse possession. … It should further be shown whether there is any person who is claiming the land adversely to the applicant, and if there be such, the name and address of such adverse claimant should be furnished. (6)
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 1.672(a)-1 Definition of adverse party.
26 CFR § 1.672(a)-1 · Federal · Regulations
Title 26—Internal Revenue › CHAPTER I—INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE, DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY › SUBCHAPTER A—INCOME TAX › PART 1—INCOME TAXES › grantors and others treated as substantial owners
he possesses respecting the trust. … In other words, A's interest is adverse as to ordinary income but is not adverse as to income allocable to corpus.
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202643 CFR § 2542.1 · Federal · Regulations
Title 43—Public Lands: Interior › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands › CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2000) Group 2000—Land Resource Management; General › PART 2540—COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS › Subpart 2542—Color-of-Title Claims: New Mexico, Contiguous to Spanish or Mexican Grants
of the land, and the acts of dominion exercised over the land by each possessor. (5) That the lands have been held in good faith and in peaceful, adverse possession. … It should further be shown whether there is any person who is claiming the land adversely to the applicant, and if there be such, the name and address of such adverse claimant should be furnished. (6)
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026§ 1.672(a)-1 Definition of adverse party.
26 C.F.R. § 1.672(a)-1 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 26 CFR › Chapter I › Part 1 › § 1.672(a)-1
he possesses respecting the trust. … In other words, A's interest is adverse as to ordinary income but is not adverse as to income allocable to corpus.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 3871.5 Termination of adverse suit.
43 C.F.R. § 3871.5 (2026) · Federal · Regulations
Title 43 CFR › Chapter II › Part 3870 › Subpart 3871 › § 3871.5
(a) Where an adverse claim has been filed and suit thereon commenced within the statutory period and final judgment rendered determining the right of possession, it will not be sufficient to file with … (c) After an adverse claim has been filed and suit commenced, a relinquishment or other evidence of abandonment of the adverse claim will not be accepted, but the case must be terminated and proof thereof
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 3871.5 Termination of adverse suit.
43 CFR § 3871.5 · Federal · Regulations
Title 43—Public Lands: Interior › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands › CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER C—MINERALS MANAGEMENT (3000) › PART 3870—ADVERSE CLAIMS, PROTESTS AND CONFLICTS › Subpart 3871—Adverse Claims
(a) Where an adverse claim has been filed and suit thereon commenced within the statutory period and final judgment rendered determining the right of possession, it will not be sufficient to file with … (c) After an adverse claim has been filed and suit commenced, a relinquishment or other evidence of abandonment of the adverse claim will not be accepted, but the case must be terminated and proof thereof
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 202643 CFR § 2545.2 · Federal · Regulations
Title 43—Public Lands: Interior › Subtitle B—Regulations Relating to Public Lands › CHAPTER II—BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT, DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR › SUBCHAPTER B—LAND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2000) Group 2000—Land Resource Management; General › PART 2540—COLOR-OF-TITLE AND OMITTED LANDS › Subpart 2545—Erroneously Meandered Lands: Wisconsin
possession under the Act of 1954, a similar statement showing peaceful, adverse possession by the applicant, or his predecessors in interest, since the issuance of the patent to the lands adjoining the … installed them. (7) A statement showing the cultivation, if any, of the lands applied for, including the nature, location, and dates of such cultivation. (8) The names and post office addresses of any adverse
In forceofficial textSnapshot as of Sep 22, 2026
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