When an Individual Possesses Another's Land Openly, Notoriously, and Treats

question 32

Multiple Choice

When an individual possesses another's land openly, notoriously, and treats it as his or her own for a period set forth in a statute (usually 21 years) and the true owner makes no claim, the individual can petition the court to have title transferred into his or her name and become the owner of the property. Such a transfer of property is termed as _____.

• A) tenancy
• B) reversion
• C) adverse possession
• D) remainder

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