Property Ownership
In Wyoming, 'adverse possession' allows a trespasser to gain title to property after:
A3 years of open and notorious use
B10 years of open, continuous, hostile, actual, and notorious use (and payment of property taxes in some cases)✓ Correct
C5 years of recorded occupation
D20 years of any use of the property
Explanation
Wyoming's adverse possession statute requires the adverse possessor to use the property openly, continuously, hostilely (without permission), actually, and notoriously for the statutory period. Wyoming's period is generally 10 years, though specific requirements may include payment of property taxes.
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