Under the 3 Year Statue Term, what must an adverse claimant hold?

An adverse claimant must hold title or color of title under the 3-Year Statute Term. This requirement establishes that the claimant needs to have some form of legitimate ownership claim, whether it is outright legal title or an evidential claim suggestive of ownership (referred to as "color of title"). Color of title implies the existence of documents that, while potentially flawed or deficient, appear to legitimize the claim to the land.

This notion aligns with the legal principle that a person in possession of land under a claim of right, or holding certain title documents that suggest ownership, can potentially acquire legal rights to that property after a specified period, despite not having fully perfected the title. This statute encourages the resolution of disputes over land ownership and promotes settlement by giving rights to those who are in possession and have made an effort to assert their claim to the land.

Therefore, the requirement for an adverse claimant to hold either title or color of title directly reflects the intent of property laws aimed at confirming ownership rights over time, as opposed to merely having unsubstantiated claims or needing further legal or governmental endorsements.