Idaho § 9-326 - Certificate of purchase or location of lands - Effect as evidence
Full text of Idaho Idaho Statutes § 9-326 — Certificate of purchase or location of lands - Effect as evidence, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 9-326. Certificate of purchase or location of lands - Effect as evidence
A certificate of purchase, or of location, of any lands in this state, issued or made in pursuance of any law of the United States, is primary evidence that the holder or assignee of such certificate is the owner of the land described therein; but this evidence may be overcome by proof that, at the time of the location, or time of filing a preemption claim on which the certificate may have been issued, the land was in the adverse possession of the adverse party, or those under whom he claims, or that the adverse party is holding the land for mining purposes.
Source: official Idaho text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Idaho § 9-326
What does Idaho Statutes § 9-326 cover?
Section 9-326 ("Certificate of purchase or location of lands - Effect as evidence") is part of the Idaho Statutes, the codified statutory law of Idaho. 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 Idaho § 9-326?
A common citation format is "Idaho Statutes § 9-326" (Idaho). Legal writing may require the code abbreviation, section number, and year or edition. Match the style required by your court, professor, or publisher.
Is this the official text of Idaho law?
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