It's a quirky part of the law, not unique to Colorado, that many have used to acquire real estate for centuries. One common example is if you use part of someone's property to get to your property for a long period of time (and they don't try to stop you), you can often lay claim to the property. If the plaintiffs met the requirements, it's tough toenails. If they didn't and we have a dishonest judge, that's a different story.
As a real estate developer, I'm familiar with the law. My point is, just because the law exists doesn't mean it's just and anyone who would take something that doesn't belong to them using this law has no decency.
I really doubt our Saviour who's birthday we celebrate tomorrow knows these people who have done such a despicable thing.
That is the story.