Question: Explain the law of adverse possession? 

Answer: The laws vary by state, but, generally, if you openly claim a piece of property as your own, by fencing it, or maintaining it, for a period of time, and nobody challenges you for it, it's yours. In Texas, I believe the time period is 25 yrs. One note, you can't claim adverse possesion against a municipality or govt. agency, or a right of way, over any period of time.
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