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Occupation under written instrument or judgment; when deemed adverse
Nev. Rev. Stat. § 11.110 · Nevada · Statutes
Title 2 › Chapter 11 › Section 11.110
included in such instrument, decree, or judgment, or of some part of such premises, under such claim, for 5 years, the premises so included shall be deemed to have been held adversely, except that where … the premises so included consists of a tract divided into lots, the possession of one lot shall not be deemed a possession of any other lot of the same tract.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Sec. 47-12a. Affidavit of facts relating to title or interest in real estate.
Conn. Gen. Stat. § 47-12a · Connecticut · Statutes
Title 47 › Chapter 821 › Section 47-12a
The affidavits provided for in this section may relate to the following matters: Age, sex, birth, death, capacity, relationship, family history, heirship, names, identity of parties, marital status, possession … or adverse possession, adverse use, residence, service in the armed forces, conflicts and ambiguities in description of land in recorded instruments, the happening of any condition or event which may
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Idaho Code § 55-503 · Idaho · Statutes
Title 55 › Chapter 5 › Section 55-503
Any person claiming title to real property in the adverse possession of another may transfer it with the same effect as if in actual possession.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026Appeals of an electronic and non-electronic initial adverse determination
Tenn. Code Ann. § 56-7-3704 · Tennessee · Statutes
Title 56 › Chapter 7 › Section 56-7-3704
The reviewing healthcare professional shall: (A) Possess a current and valid non-restricted license to practice in this state or another state or territory of the United States; (B) Be knowledgeable of … The reviewing healthcare professional shall: (A) Possess a current and valid non-restricted license to practice in this state or another state or territory of the United States; (B) Be knowledgeable of
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026765 ILCS 5/4 · Illinois · Statutes
Chapter 765 › Act 5 › Section 4
Any person claiming right or title to lands, tenements or hereditaments, although he, she or they may be out of possession, and notwithstanding there may be an adverse possession thereof, may sell, convey … and transfer his or her interest in and to the same, in as full and complete a manner as if he or she were in the actual possession of the lands and premises intended to be conveyed; and the grantee or
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, 2026Minn. R. 1400.7300 · Minnesota · Regulations
OFFICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE HEARINGS › Chapter 1400 › Part 1400.7300
Examination of adverse party. … as if that party had been called by the adverse party.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 2026SECTION 15-67-220. Effect of occupation under written instrument or court decree or judgment.
S.C. Code Ann. § 15-67-220 · South Carolina · Statutes
Title 15 › Chapter 67 › Article 3 › Section 15-67-220
some part of such premises, included in such instrument, decree or judgment under such claim for ten years, the premises so included shall be deemed to have been held adversely, except that when the premises … so included consist of a tract divided into lots, the possession of one lot shall not be deemed a possession of any other lot of the same tract.
In forcecompiled textSnapshot as of Aug 14, 20269-326 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, 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, 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, 2026Rule 65. Injunctions and Restraining Orders
I.R.C.P. 65 · Idaho · Court rules
Idaho Court Rules › Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure › I.R.C.P. 65
the party in possession was temporarily absent. … The granting of the writ extends only to the right of possession under the facts of the case, in respect to the manner in which the possession was obtained, and does not resolve the legal rights of the
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, 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, 2026Ky. Const. art. I, § 251 · Kentucky · Constitutions
Kentucky Constitution › Article I › Section 251
Section 251 Limitation of actions to recover possession of land based on early patents. … construed to affect any right, title or interest in lands acquired by virtue of adverse possession under the laws of this Commonwealth.
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, 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, 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, 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
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