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Franklin bought acreage in a distant county, but never went to see the acreage and did not use the land. After the purchase, Susan moved her mobile home onto the land, drilled a well, and lived on the property for 20 years. Susan may become the owner of the land if she has complied with the law regarding

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Adverse Possession

Step-by-step explanation:

Adverse possession is a legal concept that enables an individual who owns or lives in the property of another to claim ownership rights to that land, if he/she has been staying there for an extended length of time.

The claimant is not required to pay the owner for the land if he is successful in proving adverse possession.

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