Farmer Fred Died in 1933 and in His Will Named

question 5

Multiple Choice

Farmer Fred died in 1933 and in his will named his three sons,Ted,Ned,and Ed,owners of his farm as tenants in common.Ted and Ned were city slickers,but Ed lived on the farm and worked it from 1933 until the present.Ted and Ned gave Ed permission to live on the farm and keep the profits.Ed paid all property taxes and repair bills.Ted and Ned decided in 1990 that they wanted to retire and live on the farm.Can Ed claim sole ownership of the farm by adverse possession?

• A)No,because Ed's possession was not open and notorious.
• B)No,because Ed's possession was not hostile.
• C)Yes,because Ed paid the property taxes on the farm.
• D)Yes,because Ed was willed as joint owner.

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