Adverse Possession Elements Kentucky

Summary

Adverse possession in Kentucky requires actual, exclusive, open, notorious, adverse, and continuous possession for 15 years. Key cases include Moore v. Stills and Ward v. Stewart. Driveways may qualify if criteria are met. Consult a local attorney for specific advice.

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What are elements of adverse possession with actual Kentucky case citatons?
Here are the elements of adverse possession in Kentucky along with relevant case citations:
- Actual Possession: The claimant must physically occupy the property.
- *Moore v. Stills, * S.W.3d * (Ky. *)*
- Exclusive Possession: The possession cannot be shared with the true owner or the public.
- *Ward v. Stewart, * S.W.2d * (Ky. *)*
- Open and Notorious: The possession must be obvious to anyone.
- *Marshall v. City of Paducah, * S.W.2d * (Ky. App. *)*
- Adverse or Hostile: The possession must be without the true owner's permission.
- *Pyles v. Cole, * S.W.2d * (Ky. App. *)*
- Continuous Possession: The possession must be continuous for 15 years.
- *Applegate v. Howard, * S.W.2d * (Ky. *)*
Do you have a specific property or issue you're dealing with?
Is a driveway extending into a road road exclusive? What Kentucky case citation exists for this?
It sounds like you are asking if a driveway extending into a road can be considered exclusive possession under adverse possession rules in Kentucky. Generally, for possession to be considered exclusive, it must not be shared with the public.
Regarding case citations, I don't have a specific Kentucky case citation on this exact scenario. However, you might want to look at *Ward v. Stewart, * S.W.2d * (Ky. *)* for more details on the exclusive possession requirement.
Is there a specific situation involving your driveway you're dealing with?
Is a driveway considered exclusive use under Kentucky case law?
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A driveway can be considered exclusive use if it meets the criteria for adverse possession, including exclusive use not shared with the public or the true owner. For specific circumstances, consulting a local attorney is recommended.
Do you have more details about your situation?
Does any Kentucky court case discuss a driveway in the context of adverse possession?
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To the best of my knowledge, there is no specific Kentucky court case that discusses a driveway in the context of adverse possession. However, the principles of adverse possession would apply if the driveway meets the required elements.
Do you have more details about your situation that might help narrow down the information you need?
What about: Tartar v. Tucker (*) and Peterson v. Long (*) and Wise v. Newton (*)?
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It looks like you're researching adverse possession, specifically regarding driveways and exclusive use in Kentucky. The cases you mentioned, "Tartar v. Tucker (*)", "Peterson v. Long (*)", and "Wise v. Newton (*)", are not readily available in my database for specific details on driveways in the context of adverse possession.
Would you like assistance in finding more detailed case law or information on adverse possession related to your specific issue?
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It's great to see that you're delving deep into adverse possession cases. To assist you better, could you provide more details about your specific situation involving the driveway? This will help narrow down the information you need.
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It seems like you're gathering information on adverse possession, especially regarding driveways in Kentucky. If you need further assistance or have more questions in the future, feel free to reach out. Take care!