Property Ownership
In Texas, a 'trespass to try title' lawsuit is used to:
AProsecute someone for physically trespassing on land
BEstablish who has the superior title (right to possession) of a parcel of real property✓ Correct
CRecover damages for unauthorized use of a property
DForce the eviction of a squatter
Explanation
A trespass to try title action in Texas is the primary method for determining who has superior title (the legal right to possession) of a parcel of land. The plaintiff must prove they have better title than the defendant. This type of lawsuit resolves title disputes and can result in a court-ordered declaration of the rightful owner.
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