WHAT IS THE LAW FOR ADVERSE POSSESSION IN MISSOURI?

In Missouri, the law of adverse possession allows a person to claim ownership of land they do not legally own, provided certain conditions are met. The possessor must occupy the property openly, continuously, exclusively, and hostilely for a statutory period of 10 years. Additionally, the possession must be under a claim of right, meaning the possessor believes they have the right to the property. If these criteria are satisfied, the adverse possessor may obtain legal title to the property through a court action.