Property Ownership

In Missouri, a person who has lived on and openly claimed a piece of land for 10 years may be able to claim title through:

APrescription
BAdverse possession✓ Correct
CDedication
DAccretion

Explanation

Adverse possession in Missouri requires open, notorious, hostile, exclusive, and continuous possession for 10 years. After the statutory period, the adverse possessor can file a quiet title action to obtain legal title.

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