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

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Re: Discharge of Mortgage Land Court

If the land is registered land you cannot acquire title by adverse possession

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Answered on 5/29/08, 11:08 am


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