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372.070 Sale of land adversely held -- Subjection to claims of judgment creditor
KRS § 372.070 · Kentucky · Statutes
Title XXX › Chapter 372 › Section 372.070
, is void; but this section does not render void any devise of land in adverse possession … possession of another.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ark. Code Ann. § 25-20-524 · Arkansas · Statutes
Title 25 › Chapter 20 › Subchapter 5 › Section 25-20-524
(a) Regardless of the beginning date thereof, adverse possession or adverse use of lands or easements owned by a public body created hereunder shall not ripen into title or permanent right. … (a) Regardless of the beginning date thereof, adverse possession or adverse use of lands or easements owned by a public body created hereunder shall not ripen into title or permanent right.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 20265-210 ORAL CLAIM — POSSESSION DEFINED — PAYMENT OF TAXES.
Idaho Code § 5-210 · Idaho · Statutes
Title 5 › Chapter 2 › Section 5-210
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 … Provided further, that for purposes of establishing adverse possession pursuant to this section, a person claiming adverse possession must present clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 541.02 RECOVERY OF REAL ESTATE, 15 YEARS.
Minn. Stat. § 541.02 · Minnesota · Statutes
Part 540_552 › Chapter 541 › Section 541.02
The provisions of the preceding paragraph shall not apply to actions relating to the boundary line of lands, which boundary lines are established by adverse possession, or to actions concerning lands included … between the government or platted line and the line established by such adverse possession, or to lands not assessed for taxation.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ark. Code Ann. § 22-1-202 · Arkansas · Statutes
Title 22 › Chapter 1 › Subchapter 2 › Section 22-1-202
Regardless of the beginning date thereof, no adverse possession or adverse use of lands or easements owned by a municipality for municipal waterworks purposes shall or can ripen into title or permanent … Regardless of the beginning date thereof, no adverse possession or adverse use of lands or easements owned by a municipality for municipal waterworks purposes shall or can ripen into title or permanent
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026A.R.S. § 12-521 · Arizona · Statutes
Title 12 › Chapter 5 › Article 2 › Section 521
"Peaceable possession" means possession which is continuous, and not interrupted by an adverse action to recover the estate. 3. "Real property" includes mines and mining claims. B. … "Peaceable and adverse possession" need not be continued in the same person, but when held by different persons successively there must be a privity of estate between them.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 202625-5-203 Defendants -- adverse claims to real property
Mont. Code Ann. § 25-5-203 · Montana · Statutes
Title 25 › Chapter 5 › Part 2 › Section 25-5-203
Defendants -- adverse claims to real property. … In an action brought by a person out of possession of real property to determine an adverse claim of an interest or estate in the property, the person making the adverse claim and the persons in possession
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Sec. 47-21. Deeds of land by persons ousted of possession, void.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-21 · Connecticut · Statutes
Title 47 › Chapter 821 › Section 47-21
Possession of mortgagee not adverse. 2 R. 499. What evidence is admissible. Id., 121. … Possession necessary to constitute an ouster under section is possession that would, if continued for the requisite period, ripen into title by adverse possession. 165 C. 457.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-4-204 · Tennessee · Statutes
Title 66 › Chapter 4 › Section 66-4-204
This part shall not prevent an absolute and bona fide sale or mortgage of lands or tenements not possessed and held adversely at the time of such sale or mortgage; nor a sale by execution; nor a sale and … conveyance by a nonresident of this state, of lands which such nonresident may own, and of which lands no person, at the time of such sale, holds adverse possession by deed, devise, or inheritance.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026372.090 Champertous contract a defense in favor of adverse holder
KRS § 372.090 · Kentucky · Statutes
Title XXX › Chapter 372 › Section 372.090
372.090 Champertous contract a defense in favor of adverse holder. … The person in the adverse possession, his personal representatives, heirs or assigns, or the person under whom the person in adverse possession claims or holds, or his personal representatives, heirs
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026§ 16-3301. Complaint; allegations; parties; service; decree.
D.C. Code § 16-3301 · District of Columbia · Statutes
Title 16 › Chapter 33 › § 16-3301
(a) When title to real property in the District of Columbia has become vested in a person by adverse possession, the holder thereof may file a complaint in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia … Upon the trial of the cause, proof of the facts showing title in the plaintiff by adverse possession entitles him to decree of the court declaring his title by adverse possession, and a copy of the decree
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.028 · Texas · Statutes
Code cp › Chapter 16 › Section 16.028
ADVERSE POSSESSION WITH RECORDED INSTRUMENT: 25-YEAR LIMITATIONS PERIOD. … (b) Adverse possession of any part of the real property held under a recorded deed or other recorded instrument that purports to convey the property extends to and includes all of the property described
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Md. Code, Real Property § 14-606 · Maryland · Statutes
Article grp › Title 14 › Subtitle 6 › Section 14-606
possession, the specific facts constituting the adverse possession; (3) The adverse claims to the title of the plaintiff against which a determination is sought; and (4) A prayer for a determination … of the title of the plaintiff against the adverse claims.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Sec. 52-575. Entry upon land to be made within fifteen years.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 52-575 · Connecticut · Statutes
Title 52 › Chapter 926 › Section 52-575
If title of another is recognized, possession no longer adverse. 81 C. 547. Adverse user is use as one's own. 83 C. 627. Possession under belief that one is owner may suffice. 81 C. 133. … Possession under subsisting contract for purchase of title, when adverse. 106 C. 301. Adverse possession of fee must be against everyone; of easement, only against general public. 105 C. 728.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Loss of right to bring possessory action by owner of mineral right
La. Code Civ. Proc. art. 3666 · Louisiana · Statutes
Code code-of-civil-procedure › Article 3666
If after the owner of a mineral right has ceased possessing it by use or exercise according to its nature there is adverse possession of the land including the mineral right, the adverse possessor becomes … entitled to bring the possessory action when he has been in possession quietly and without interruption for more than one year after his possession began or was resumed.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 20265-208 CLAIM UNDER WRITTEN INSTRUMENT — POSSESSION DEFINED.
Idaho Code § 5-208 · Idaho · Statutes
Title 5 › Chapter 2 › Section 5-208
Claim under written instrument — Possession defined. (1) Except as provided in subsection (2) of this section, for the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by a person claiming a title founded … (3) For purposes of establishing adverse possession pursuant to this section, a person claiming adverse possession must present clear and convincing evidence that the requirements of subsections (1)
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Neb. Rev. Stat. § 25-202 · Nebraska · Statutes
Chapter 25 › Section 25-202
Limitation as to adverse possession 2. … Adverse possession not applicable 4.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Ala. Code § 6-5-200 · Alabama · Statutes
Title 6 › Chapter 5 › Section 6-5-200
(a) Adverse possession cannot confer or defeat title to land unless: (1) The party setting it up shall show that a deed or other color of title purporting to convey title to him has been duly recorded … the period of 10 years shall not bar the party of his action or defense on his adverse possession.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Realty owned by cities, towns, school districts, counties, or state
Ark. Code Ann. § 22-1-204 · Arkansas · Statutes
Title 22 › Chapter 1 › Subchapter 2 › Section 22-1-204
of adverse possession. … of adverse possession.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 16.034 · Texas · Statutes
Code cp › Chapter 16 › Section 16.034
(a) In a suit for the possession of real property between a person claiming under record title to the property and one claiming by adverse possession, if the prevailing party recovers possession of the … possession made a claim of adverse possession that was groundless and made in bad faith; and (2) may award costs and reasonable attorney's fees to the prevailing party in the absence of a finding described
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