Escrow & Title
In Oregon, 'adverse possession' can be used to challenge the accuracy of a recorded deed. For an adverse possession claim to succeed, the use must satisfy which requirements?
AOpen, notorious, actual, exclusive, hostile, and continuous for 10 years under color of title✓ Correct
BOpen, continuous, and hostile for 20 years
CExclusive use for 5 years
DRecorded use for 7 years
Explanation
Oregon adverse possession requires: actual possession, open and notorious use, exclusive use, hostile (claim of right) use, and continuous use for at least 10 years. Under color of title (claiming ownership under a defective instrument) is often an element that supports the claim.
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