Property Ownership
Which doctrine allows a person to gain title to property through open, notorious, hostile, and continuous use for the statutory period in California?
AAdverse possession✓ Correct
BEminent domain
CEscheat
DDedication
Explanation
Adverse possession in California requires open, notorious, hostile, continuous use under a claim of right for 5 years, and payment of property taxes during that period. Upon meeting these requirements, the adverse possessor may file a quiet title action.
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