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MS HB546

Bill

Status

Failed

1/30/2018

Primary Sponsor

Randal Rushing

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Origin

House of Representatives

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires persons claiming title by adverse possession to notify the chancery clerk 90 days before the adverse possession claim matures.

  • Mandates the chancery clerk forward the notice to the record land owner via certified mail after receiving notification of the imminent adverse possession claim.

  • Prohibits title from vesting in the adverse possessor unless the required notice is sent to the chancery clerk 90 days before maturation.

  • Applies to adverse possession claims not matured as of July 1, 2018.

  • Takes effect July 1, 2018.

Legislative Description

Adverse possession; require possessor to notify chancery clerk before title vests.

Last Action

Died In Committee

1/30/2018

Committee Referrals

Judiciary A1/8/2018

Full Bill Text

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