Arizona § 12-521 - Definitions
Full text of Arizona Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-521 — Definitions, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 12-521. Definitions
A. In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
1. "Adverse possession" means an actual and visible appropriation of the land, commenced and continued under a claim of right inconsistent with and hostile to the claim of another.
2. "Peaceable possession" means possession which is continuous, and not interrupted by an adverse action to recover the estate.
3. "Real property" includes mines and mining claims.
B. "Peaceable and adverse possession" need not be continued in the same person, but when held by different persons successively there must be a privity of estate between them.
Frequently Asked Questions About Arizona § 12-521
What does Arizona Revised Statutes § 12-521 cover?
Section 12-521 ("Definitions") is part of the Arizona Revised Statutes, the codified statutory law of Arizona. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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