Titles

Question 1

Adverse Possession

Answer 1

For possession to ripen into title, possession must be:

Exclusive – physical presence on land not shared with the owner
Continuous – presence is continuous and uninterrupted for statutory period
Hostile – possession is without the owner’s consent
Open, notorious, actual – possession is apparent or visible to a reasonable owner

Question 2

Deed

Answer 2

An instrument that passes an interest in real property (e.g., fee simple, easement) is a deed.

Question 3

Restraint of Alienation

Answer 3

A restraint on alienation is a restriction on transferring property.