Question

A trespasser built a log cabin in a remote area of a national park and occupied the structure for more than 25 years. That person will never be able to claim the property under adverse possession statutes because:

Answer 1

The trespasser cannot claim the property under adverse possession because their occupation was not open and notorious.

Step-by-step explanation:

In this case, the trespasser will not be able to claim the property under adverse possession statutes because adverse possession generally requires the occupant to openly and notoriously possess the land, without permission, for a continuous period of time. However, in the scenario described, the trespasser was aware that they were occupying the national park without permission. Therefore, their possession of the land was not open and notorious, and they cannot make a claim based on adverse possession. Additionally, national parks are typically owned by the government and are exempt from adverse possession laws.