Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Alabama
land disagreement
if a fence has been up 45 to50 years can we claim adverse possession
Asked on 9/02/07, 8:44 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Jack Carney
The Law Office of Jack Carney, LLC
Re: land disagreement
It is possible, although the existence of a fence is just one factor in an adverse possession claim. Adverse possession does not happen automatically, I believe you need to bring an action in court to quiet title and assert adverse possession as the basis for your claim.
Answered on 9/03/07, 10:42 am