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Court restores land title to 80-year-old after neighbour held it for 40 years

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An 80-year-old landowner has had his title to 4.27 acres of property legally restored after a neighbour occupied it for approximately four decades. The court ruled that long-term occupation of land does not automatically constitute adverse possession. To successfully claim adverse possession, a party must demonstrate not only prolonged occupation but also a clear assertion of hostile title and the requisite intent. The original owner's title was upheld on the grounds that these legal thresholds were not met by the occupying neighbour.

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