Explain the Concept of Adverse Possession and How an Owner's

question 17

Essay

Explain the concept of adverse possession and how an owner's title to property may be extinguished by adverse possession.

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Definitions:

General Warranty Deed

A deed containing a covenant in which the seller agrees to protect the buyer against being dispossessed because of any adverse claim against the land.

Quitclaim Deed

A legal document transferring a person's interest in real property without guaranteeing its clear title.

Commonly Used

Frequently utilized or employed in general practice.

Tenants by the Entirety

A form of joint property ownership specifically designed for married couples where both spouses have equal and undivided interest in the property.