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Overview
Prove Ownership and Defend Title
Who owns the property when decades of use conflict with the deed? Adverse possession and quiet title actions sit at the center of some of Alabama's most challenging real estate disputes, from boundary disagreements and inherited family land to tax sale properties and prescriptive claims. This practical program explores the rules governing statutory adverse possession and quiet title actions under Alabama law. Learn how to prove - or defeat - the elements of an adverse possession claim, explore gray areas, and understand the procedural requirements for quieting title. Through practical examples and key Alabama case law, you'll gain the tools to confidently advise clients, evaluate ownership claims, and litigate these property disputes. Register today!
- Evaluate whether the elements of an adverse possession claim have been satisfied or where the claim falls short.
- Navigate gray-area issues involving tacking, seasonal use, and more.
- Understand when and how to pursue quiet title actions.
- Apply key Alabama case law to real-world property ownership disputes.
Abbreviated Agenda
- Statutory Adverse Possession vs. Prescription
- Elements of Adverse Possession (With Key Alabama Case Law)
- Actual, Open, and Notorious Possession
- Hostility and Claim of Right
- Exclusive and Continuous Possession
- Color of Title
- Tax Payment Requirements
- Good Faith (When It Matters and When It Doesn't)
- Gray Areas in Adverse Possession Claims
- Meeting the Time Requirement (Ten vs. Twenty Years, Tacking and Privity, Interruptions in Possession)
- Seasonal Use, Partial Occupation, and Other Unique Possession Issues
- Quiet Title Actions: Mechanics and Practical Tips
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Credit Details
Credits Available
| Credit | Status | Total |
|---|---|---|
| Alabama CLE |
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1.5 Total |
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Agenda
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Adverse Possession and Quiet Title in Alabama
- Statutory Adverse Possession vs. Prescription
- Elements of Adverse Possession (With Key Alabama Case Law)
- Actual, Open, and Notorious Possession
- Hostility and Claim of Right
- Exclusive and Continuous Possession
- Color of Title
- Tax Payment Requirements
- Good Faith (When It Matters and When It Doesn't)
- Gray Areas in Adverse Possession Claims
- Meeting the Time Requirement (Ten vs. Twenty Years, Tacking and Privity, Interruptions in Possession)
- Seasonal Use, Partial Occupation, and Other Unique Possession Issues
- Quiet Title Actions: Mechanics and Practical Tips
Who Should Attend
This program is designed for transactional real estate attorneys, real estate litigators, title attorneys, land use and development attorneys. Municipal attorneys, probate and estate administration attorneys, general practitioners handling Alabama property and boundary disputes, and paralegals may also benefit.
Speakers
Speaker bio
Henry J. Walker, Jr.
is an attorney with Walker Law Firm, where his areas of practice include Property Law; Business Organizations, Corporations, Agency and Partnerships, General Business and Property Litigation and Transactional Work. Mr. Walker earned his B.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of North Alabama, his M.A. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama, his Ph.D. degree, summa cum laude, from the University of Alabama and his J.D. degree, summa cum laude, from Cumberland School of Law. He is a member of the Alabama State Bar and the U.S. District Court of Alabama, Northern and Middle District.
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