Property Ownership
What is 'hostile' use in a Delaware adverse possession claim?
AUse that causes harm to the true owner
BUse without the owner's permission — not subordinate to the owner's title✓ Correct
CUse that involves trespassing on neighboring property
DUse accompanied by physical confrontation with the owner
Explanation
'Hostile' in adverse possession means the possessor uses the land without the true owner's permission, and not in a way that acknowledges the owner's superior title. Permission (a license) defeats the hostility element.
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