In yesterday’s post, I reviewed the case Lilly v. Lynch, 88 Wn.App. 306 (Div. II 1997). For those not wishing to review, it was basically about Ms. Lilly going beyond what seems to have been a longstanding boundary wall which was used to recognize her boundary from a chain of previous neighbors. She
Calculating the Odds of an Adverse Possession “Trial Win”
Last night, I found myself turning over ideas as to how to for Adverse Possession cases one might create a framework for calculating a “Trial Win”.
Notably, I carefully chose the term “Trial Win” and define it only as prevailing against one’s neighbor at trial.
Barring truly exceptional instances, the reality parties who find themselves taking their Adverse Possession matter all the
Adverse Possession’s RCW 7.28.083 is Now in Effect!
RCW 7.28.083 officially became effective today, Sunday July 1, 2012. Effectively the new law of adverse possession became effective at the close of business of Washington’s Superior Courts on Friday.
What’s in store? I have done my best to anticipate how the changes will effect the practice of boundary dispute law in Washington. It is my hope that the law will allow
Taking a Closer Look at Washington’s New Adverse Possession Law – RCW 7.28.083
I spent the better half of last week at the annual conference of LSAW (Land Surveyors Association of Washington). While there, not only did I have the chance to listen to some interesting presentations, I was given the opportunity to give a presentation on adverse possession … twice.
As surveyors are often the people that identify the titular lines of property which on many