Sydney, Ginny's Neighbor, Built a Fence on Ginny's Land with the Intention

question 30

Multiple Choice

Sydney, Ginny's neighbor, built a fence on Ginny's land with the intention of taking the property, and also paid property taxes. Ginny was well aware of this, but did nothing about it. If this continued for a period of time set by state law, Sydney may be able to claim this property as her own. This method of acquisition would be known as:

• A) quitclaim acquisition.
• B) commercial escrow.
• C) blockbusting.
• D) adverse possession.
• E) tenancy by entirety.

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