Property Ownership
Montana recognizes which of the following as a way title to real property may be acquired by operation of law?
APurchase and sale only
BAdverse possession, inheritance (intestate succession), and foreclosure✓ Correct
COnly through recorded deeds
DOnly through court orders
Explanation
Title in Montana may be acquired by operation of law through adverse possession (statutory requirements met), intestate succession (dying without a will), foreclosure, eminent domain, and other legal proceedings—not just through voluntary conveyance.
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