Legal Question in Real Estate Law in Massachusetts
Discharge of Mortgage Land Court
If a petition under ch 240 has been filed and the 20 year period of possession has elapsed, is there any reason for it to be disallowed?
The Land Court originally rejected the petition because the 20 years hadn't elapsed, this was due to the examiners' misreading of the encumbrance sheet.
The examiner says the petition would not have been allowed regardless. Is he just trying to cover his mistake?
Asked on 5/29/08, 1:14 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Re: Discharge of Mortgage Land Court
If the land is registered land you cannot acquire title by adverse possession
Answered on 5/29/08, 11:08 am