Property Ownership
In Hawaii, what is the process for acquiring title by adverse possession?
AA. Purchasing abandoned property at a tax sale
BB. Occupying land openly, continuously, notoriously, hostilely, and exclusively for 20 years✓ Correct
CC. Filing a quiet title action without any prior use
DD. Obtaining a grant from the state Land Use Commission
Explanation
Adverse possession in Hawaii requires open, continuous, notorious, hostile, and exclusive possession of the land for 20 years, after which the possessor may acquire legal title.
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