Posted on 03/08/2023 2:09:58 PM PST by nickcarraway
And I’ve read that the squatter has to publish notice in newspapers, and from time to time (differs in states) try to track down the owner. And pay property taxes. And live “out in the open” — not be sneaky about being there.
As for staking...they're monuments...and override bearings and distances, particularly when called for in a deed, so "accuracy" fails...."to the post set...means just that.
As to the judge...yes...some bad folks in the world.
Staking was sooooo common in years gone by. "Stake and stones" was a typical corner circa 1780 in my area along with the blazing of trees.
Publish notice??...not in my state. Every state is a little different but the basics remain.
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