Property Ownership
South Dakota recognizes adverse possession. Which condition is NOT required to establish a claim?
AActual, open, and notorious possession
BHostile (without owner's permission)
CPayment of property taxes during the possession period✓ Correct
DContinuous possession for the statutory period
Explanation
South Dakota's adverse possession statute does not explicitly require payment of property taxes as an element of the claim (unlike some other states). The key elements are actual, open, hostile, exclusive, and continuous possession.
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