Property Ownership
In North Dakota, 'adverse possession' requires the claimant to use the property:
AOpenly, notoriously, continuously, and hostilely for 20 years✓ Correct
BOnly on weekends for 10 years
CWith the owner's permission for 10 years
DUnder a written lease for 5 years
Explanation
North Dakota's adverse possession statute requires actual, open, notorious, exclusive, hostile, and continuous possession for 20 years. The use must be without the owner's permission and must be visible to the community.
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