Escrow & Title
In Kansas, 'adverse possession' can be used to obtain title to which type of property?
AOnly unoccupied government land
BReal property where the required statutory period (15 years in Kansas) of continuous, open, hostile, exclusive use has been met✓ Correct
CProperty owned by corporations only
DOnly mineral rights, not surface estates
Explanation
Kansas adverse possession allows a person to obtain title to real property after 15 years of continuous, open, notorious, hostile, and exclusive use that is inconsistent with the owner's rights.
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