Who Is Adverse Possessor?

Overview. Adverse possession is a doctrine under which a person in possession of land owned by someone else may acquire valid title to it, so long as certain common law requirements are met, and the adverse possessor is in possession for a sufficient period of time, as defined by a statute of limitations.

Who can claim adverse possession?

In India, any person in possession of a property for a period of more than 12 continuous years may claim unfavourable possession of the property.

What do you mean by adverse possession?

Adverse possession is a hostile possession by clearly asserting hostile title in denial of the title of true owner. ... The possession must be adequate in continuity, in publicity and in extent to show that their possession is adverse to the true owner.

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