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  • 524.160 Defendant may recover compensation for improvements, when.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 524.160 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 524 › Section 524.160

    . — If a judgment or decree of dispossession shall be given in an action for the recovery of possession of premises, or in any real action in favor of a person having a better title thereto, against a … by him in good faith on such lands, tenements or hereditaments, prior to his having had notice of such adverse title.

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  • Section 1604

    Cal. EVID § 1604 · California · Statutes

    Code evid › Division 11 › Chapter 3 › Section 1604

    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.

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  • Presumption of champerty from sale of land adversely held by another

    Tenn. Code Ann. § 66-4-205 · Tennessee · Statutes

    Title 66 › Chapter 4 › Section 66-4-205

    If any person sells any lands or tenements, not having possession of them personally or by agent or tenant, the same being adversely held by color of title, champerty shall be presumed until the purchaser … If any person sells any lands or tenements, not having possession of them personally or by agent or tenant, the same being adversely held by color of title, champerty shall be presumed until the purchaser

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  • Immunity from criminal prosecution; possession.

    Wis. Stat. § 961.443 · Wisconsin · Statutes

    Chapter 961 › Section 961.443

    An aider is immune from prosecution under s. 961.573 for the possession of drug paraphernalia, under s. 961.41 (3g) for the possession of a controlled substance or a controlled substance analog, and under … s. 961.69 (2) for possession of a masking agent under the circumstances surrounding or leading to his or her commission of an act described in sub. (1) .

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  • Action by grantee of lands held adversely

    N.Y. RPA Law § 623 · New York · Statutes

    Act RPA › Article 6 › Section 623

    Action by grantee of lands held adversely. … claiming under a title adverse to\nthat of the grantor.

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  • 516.040 Possession of land under color of title, effect.

    Mo. Rev. Stat. § 516.040 · Missouri · Statutes

    Chapter 516 › Section 516.040

    such possession, the usual acts of ownership over the whole tract so claimed, shall be deemed a possession of the whole of such tract. … (RSMo 1939 § 1006) Prior revisions: 1929 § 854; 1919 § 1309; 1909 § 1882 (1960) Evidence as to adverse possession held insufficient to require the setting aside of the trial court's finding to the contrary

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  • § 57-1-11. Claimant out of possession may convey.

    Utah Code § 57-1-11 · Utah · Statutes

    Title 57 › Chapter 57-1 › § 57-1-11

    Any person claiming title to any real estate may, notwithstanding there may be an adverse possession thereof, sell and convey the claimant's interest therein in the same manner and with the same effect … as if the claimant were in the actual possession thereof.

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  • § 42-6-3. Numerous claimants; suit by committee

    N.M. Stat. § 42-6-3 · New Mexico · Statutes

    Chapter 42 › Article 6 › Section 42-6-3

    Whenever any number of persons, more than ten, hold or claim the title to any tract of land as tenants in common, coclaimants, joint tenants or coparceners holding and claiming such land by adverse possession … estate or interest therein for the purpose of determining such adverse claim or of establishing their title, or of removing a cloud upon the same.

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  • 28-01-12. When possession of tenant presumed to be possession of landlord

    N.D. Cent. Code § 28-01-12 · North Dakota · Statutes

    Title 28 › Chapter 28-01 › Section 28-01-12

    When possession of tenant presumed to be possession of landlord Whenever the relation of landlord and tenant has existed, the possession of the tenant must be deemed the possession of the landlord, until … has been no written lease, until the expiration of twenty years from the time of the last payment of rent, notwithstanding that such tenant may have acquired another title or may have claimed to hold adversely

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  • 13-16-116. Costs in adverse suit

    C.R.S. § 13-16-116 · Colorado · Statutes

    Title 13 › Article 16 › Section 13-16-116

    Costs in adverse suit. … to such applicant files an adverse claim in the proper land office or brings a suit for the purpose of determining the title, or right of possession, to such mining property, or any part thereof, if such

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  • Section 321

    Cal. CCP § 321 · California · Statutes

    Code ccp › Part 2 › Title 2 › Chapter 2 › Section 321

    In every action for the recovery of real property, or the possession thereof, the person establishing a legal title to the property is presumed to have been possessed thereof within the time required by … law, and the occupation of the property by any other person is deemed to have been under and in subordination to the legal title, unless it appear that the property has been held and possessed adversely

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  • SECTION 15-67-210. Presumption of possession; when occupation deemed under legal title.

    S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-210 · South Carolina · Statutes

    Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-210

    In every action for the recovery of real property or the possession thereof the person establishing a legal title to the premises shall be presumed to have been possessed thereof within the time required … The occupation of such premises by any other person shall be deemed to have been under and in subordination to the legal title unless it appear that such premises have been held and possessed adversely

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  • 71-1-230 Action to redeem mortgage

    Mont. Code Ann. § 71-1-230 · Montana · Statutes

    Title 71 › Chapter 1 › Part 2 › Section 71-1-230

    An action to redeem a mortgage of real property, with or without an account of rents and profits, may be brought by the mortgagor or those claiming under the mortgagor against the mortgagee in possession … or those claiming under the mortgagee unless the mortgagee in possession or those claiming under the mortgagee have continuously maintained an adverse possession of the mortgaged premises for 10 years

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  • 65.021 Real estate; removing clouds.

    Fla. Stat. § 65.021 · Florida · Statutes

    Title VI › Chapter 65 › Section 65.021

    Chancery courts have jurisdiction of actions brought by any person or corporation, whether in actual possession or not, claiming legal or equitable title to land against any person or corporation not in … actual possession, who has, appears to have or claims an adverse legal or equitable estate, interest, or claim therein to determine such estate, interest, or claim and quiet or remove clouds from the

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  • 694.10 Certain titles not affected.

    Fla. Stat. § 694.10 · Florida · Statutes

    Title XL › Chapter 694 › Section 694.10

    Nothing in s. 694.08 contained shall be taken or held to validate or perfect any title to any land as against one or more in adverse possession thereof or holding or claiming title under a different or … adverse chain of title from either a common or different source.

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  • Section 10-30

    410 ILCS 705/10-30 · Illinois · Statutes

    Chapter 410 › Act 705 › Section 10-30

    (a) Neither the presence of cannabinoid components or metabolites in a person's bodily fluids nor possession of cannabis-related paraphernalia, nor conduct related to the use of cannabis or the participation … as a foster parent of a child, or serve as the basis of any adverse finding, adverse evidence, or restriction of any right of privilege in a proceeding related to guardianship, conservatorship, trusteeship

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  • Action to determine and quiet title; plaintiffs

    Ind. Code § 32-30-2-20 · Indiana · Statutes

    Title 32 › Article 30 › Chapter 2 › Section 32-30-2-20

    An action to determine and quiet a question of title to property may be brought by a plaintiff who: (1) is in possession of the property; (2) is out of possession of the property; or (3) has a remainder … or reversion interest in the property; against a defendant who claims title to or an interest in the real property with a claim that is adverse to the plaintiff, even if the defendant is not in possession

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  • SECTION 15-67-10. Persons who may bring action to determine adverse claim.

    S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-10 · South Carolina · Statutes

    Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 1 › Section 15-67-10

    Any person in possession of real property, by himself or his tenant, or any person having or claiming title to vacant or unoccupied real property may bring an action against any person who claims or who … may or could claim an estate or interest therein or a lien thereon adverse to him for the purpose of determining such adverse claim and the rights of the parties, respectively.

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  • § 559.01 ACTION TO DETERMINE ADVERSE CLAIMS.

    Minn. Stat. § 559.01 · Minnesota · Statutes

    Part 553_566 › Chapter 559 › Section 559.01

    Any person in possession of real property personally or through the person's tenant, or any other person having or claiming title to vacant or unoccupied real property, may bring an action against another … who claims an estate or interest therein, or a lien thereon, adverse to the person bringing the action, for the purpose of determining such adverse claim and the rights of the parties, respectively.

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  • SERIOUS ADVERSE INCIDENT REPORTING

    Minn. R. 4770.4004 · Minnesota · Regulations

    DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH › Chapter 4770 › Part 4770.4004

    websites routinely; (4) post instructions for reporting suspected adverse incidents and unauthorized possession on its website; and (5) make printed instructions for reporting suspected adverse incidents … C unauthorized possession on its website; and (5) make printed instructions for reporting suspected adverse incidents available at all its distribution sites. B.

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