Legal Definition and Related Resources of Possessory Title

The title acquired by one who is not the owner but who is in actual , open, adverse , exclusive and uninterrupted possession of the land, which possession is inconsistent with the existence of title in another and is under a claim of right or title, for the period of time prescribed by statute of Limitations. See adverse possession .

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