The Kapinskis owned and occupied lot 18 from 1935 to 1950 in a state in which the adverse possession period is 25 years. In 1950, the lot was conveyed to the Wyroskis. The Laurins purchased lot 19 in 1954. The lots were the sites of summer homes. A row of lilac bushes had always marked the boundary between lots 18 and 19, and the Kapinskis and Wyroskis put in and maintained a lawn and flower bed

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that bordered the lilacs. A boathouse for lot 18 was also located next to the lilac bushes. The boundary line as marked by the lilac bushes was incorrect and the bushes were actually located on the Laurins' lot. The result was that the incorrect boundary expanded the size and boundaries of the Wyroski lot. In 1961, the Laurins bought an action to quiet title. ?The Kapinskis:
A)?Have not owned the property long enough to satisfy the adverse possession requirement.
B)?Have satisfied the adverse possession requirement because their possession was continuous.
C)?Have not satisfied the adverse possession requirement because their possession was not intentional.
D)?Have owned the property long enough to establish adverse possession through tacking

Answer 1

D