Escrow & Title
Missouri's 'boundary by acquiescence' doctrine can affect title when:
ANeighbors agree to share a boundary improvement
BNeighbors have treated an uncertain boundary as established for a long period, potentially creating a legal boundary different from survey lines✓ Correct
CA surveyor marks the wrong boundary
DMREC settles a boundary dispute
Explanation
Boundary by acquiescence occurs when adjoining landowners have treated an uncertain or disputed boundary as the true boundary for a long period. Missouri courts may recognize this as the legal boundary even if it differs from the original survey.
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