California § 323 - For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a ti
Full text of California Public Contract Code - PCC § 323 — For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a ti, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 323. For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a ti
For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a title founded upon a written instrument, or a judgment or decree, land is deemed to have been possessed and occupied in the following cases: 1. Where it has been usually cultivated or improved; 2. Where it has been protected by a substantial inclosure; 3. Where, although not inclosed, it has been used for the supply of fuel, or of fencing timber for the purposes of husbandry, or for pasturage, or for the ordinary use of the occupant; 4. Where a known farm or single lot has been partly improved, the portion of such farm or lot that may have been left not cleared, or not inclosed according to the usual course and custom of the adjoining country, shall be deemed to have been occupied for the same length of time as the part improved and cultivated.
Source: official California text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About California § 323
What does Public Contract Code - PCC § 323 cover?
Section 323 ("For the purpose of constituting an adverse possession by any person claiming a ti") is part of the Public Contract Code - PCC, the codified statutory law of California. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite California § 323?
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Is this the official text of California law?
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How does California § 323 apply to my situation?
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