Property Ownership
What is 'adverse possession' and what practical effect does a successful claim have in Delaware?
AThe adverse possessor gets squatting rights only, not title
BAfter 20 years of qualifying use, the adverse possessor may bring a quiet title action to obtain legal title to the land✓ Correct
CThe adverse possessor must pay the original owner fair market value for the land
DAdverse possession only applies to vacant land in Delaware
Explanation
After 20 years of open, notorious, hostile, exclusive, and continuous possession in Delaware, the adverse possessor may bring a quiet title action. If successful, the court issues a decree granting legal title to the adverse possessor.
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