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  • Miss. Code Ann. § 29-3-7

    Miss. Code Ann. § 29-3-7 · Mississippi · Statutes

    Title 29 › Chapter 3 › Section 3-7

    Adverse possession for a period of twenty-five (25) years, under a claim of right or title, shall be prima facie evidence in such case that the law authorizing the disposition of the lands has been complied

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  • Judgment.

    Iowa Code § 643.17 · Iowa · Statutes

    Title XV › Chapter 643 › Section 643.17

    The judgment shall determine which party is entitled to the possession of the property, and shall designate the party’s right therein, and if such party have not the possession thereof, shall also determine … the value of the right of such party, which right shall be absolute as to an adverse party, and shall also award such damages to either party as the party may be entitled to for the illegal detention

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  • § 284.15 DEFENDANTS; UNKNOWN CLAIMANTS.

    Minn. Stat. § 284.15 · Minnesota · Statutes

    Part 272_289 › Chapter 284 › Section 284.15

    The owners of such lands at the time of forfeiture, all persons in actual possession of such lands, claiming adversely to the plaintiff, and all other persons claiming any interest in or lien thereon adverse

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  • Conflicting claims - Interpleader

    Okla. Stat. tit. 12A, § 12A-7-603 · Oklahoma · Statutes

    Title 12A › Section 12A-7-603

    If more than one person claims title or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence

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  • 498:5-a Real and Personal Property; Disputed Titles.

    N.H. Rev. Stat. § 498:5-a · New Hampshire · Statutes

    Title LI › Chapter 498 › Section 5-a

    in whom the land records disclose any interest, lien, claim or title conflicting with the plaintiff's claim, title or interest, whether or not the plaintiff is entitled to the immediate or exclusive possession … of such property, for the purpose of determining such adverse estate, interest or claim, and to clear up all doubts and disputes and to quiet and settle the title to the same, except that the court of

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  • Conflicting claims; interpleader.

    Wis. Stat. § 407.603 · Wisconsin · Statutes

    Chapter 407 › Section 407.603

    If more than one person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to commence

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  • RCW 6.19.010: Definitions.

    RCW 6.19.010 · Washington · Statutes

    Title 6 › Chapter 19 › Section 010

    The definitions in this section apply throughout this chapter. (1) "Adverse claimant" means a person, other than the judgment debtor or defendant, who claims title or right to possession of property levied

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  • Miss. Code Ann. § 29-1-17

    Miss. Code Ann. § 29-1-17 · Mississippi · Statutes

    Title 29 › Chapter 1 › Section 1-17

    He shall cause the proper suits to be instituted and prosecuted for the recovery of possession of any public land adversely held by any person, and for damages against any person trespassing thereon.

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  • Section 323

    Cal. CCP § 323 · California · Statutes

    Code ccp › Part 2 › Title 2 › Chapter 2 › Section 323

    For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a title founded upon a written instrument, or a judgment or decree, land is deemed to have been possessed and occupied in the

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  • Hearing

    N.Y. CVP Law § 409 · New York · Statutes

    Act CVP › Article 4 › Section 409

    The\npetitioner shall furnish all other papers not already in the possession\nof the court necessary to the consideration of the questions involved. … \nWhere such papers are in the possession of an adverse party, they shall\nbe produced by such party at the hearing on notice served with the\npetition.

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  • § 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

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  • Adverse determinations to include alternative

    Okla. Stat. tit. 36, § 36-6570.52 · Oklahoma · Statutes

    Title 36 › Section 36-6570.52

    A utilization review entity shall ensure that all adverse determinations include alternative prescription drugs covered by the health plan's formulary and are made by a physician, pharmacist, or licensed … Possess a current and valid nonrestricted license in any United States jurisdiction; 2.

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  • § 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

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  • § 2545.2 Applications.

    43 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

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  • 18VAC35-20-390. Property, real and personal

    18 Va. Admin. Code § 35-20-390 · Virginia · Regulations

    Title 18 › Agency 35 › Chapter 20 › 18VAC35-20-390

    Topics include: estates and interests in land, future interests, concurrent ownership, easements, equitable servitudes, conveyances, real estate contracts, land trusts, nuisance, adverse possession, land

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  • Conflicting claims; interpleader

    Wyo. Stat. § 34.1-7-603 · Wyoming · Statutes

    Title 34.1 › Chapter 7 › Section 34.1-7-603

    If more than one (1) person claims title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity of the adverse claims or to

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  • § 17.003. SUIT AGAINST NONRESIDENT OR TRANSIENT PROPERTY OWNER.

    Tex. Civil Practice and Remedies Code § 17.003 · Texas · Statutes

    Code cp › Chapter 17 › Section 17.003

    to property, settling a lien or encumbrance on property, or determining an estate, interest, lien, or encumbrance, a person who claims an interest in the property may sue another person who claims an adverse … The plaintiff is not required to have actual possession of the property.

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  • § 0.205 Controlled substances and intoxicants.

    31 CFR § 0.205 · Federal · Regulations

    Title 31—Money and Finance: Treasury › Subtitle A—Office of the Secretary of the Treasury › PART 0—DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY EMPLOYEE RULES OF CONDUCT › Subpart B—Rules of Conduct

    Employees shall not sell, offer to sell, buy, offer to buy, use, or possess, controlled substances in violation of federal law. … Employees shall not use or be under the influence of alcohol in a manner that adversely affects their work performance.

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  • Rule 805. DAMAGES

    Tex. R. Civ. P. 805 · Texas · Court rules

    Texas Rules of Court › Texas Rules of Civil Procedure › Rule 805

    DAMAGES Where it is alleged and proved that one of the parties is in possession of the premises, the court or jury, if they find for the adverse party, shall assess the damages for the use and occupation

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  • 47-7603 Conflicting claims; interpleader

    A.R.S. § 47-7603 · Arizona · Statutes

    Title 47 › Chapter 7 › Article 6 › Section 7603

    Conflicting claims; interpleader If more than one person claim title to or possession of the goods, the bailee is excused from delivery until the bailee has a reasonable time to ascertain the validity … of the adverse claims or to commence an action for interpleader. 

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