Adverse Possession Cases

Explore 13 court opinions on Adverse Possession. AI-powered plain English summaries, key holdings, and legal analysis.

13 recent cases analyzed in this topic area.

Courts Deciding Adverse Possession Cases

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Recent Adverse Possession Opinions (13)

Jason Kelsey v. Maria M. Rocha

Court Affirms Property Line and Easement Ruling for Plaintiff

texapp · 2026-04-23 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100

Jason Kelsey v. Maria M. Rocha, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 23, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a property line and an easement. The plainti...

Jim Bob v. Ericka Ruby Garza

Defamation claim fails due to lack of actual malice evidence

texapp · 2026-04-16 · Defendant Win · Impact: 25/100

Jim Bob v. Ericka Ruby Garza, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on April 16, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The plaintiff, Jim Bob, sued the defendant, Ericka Ruby Garza, for defamation. J...

Kimber Dunkelberg, Individually and as Trustee of the Dunkelberg Living Trust; And William Dunkelberg, Individually and as Trustee of the Dunkelberg Living Trust v. Mattie Ann Chandler

Court Upholds Property Line and Easement Rights Against Adverse Possession Claim

texapp · 2026-03-24 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Kimber Dunkelberg, Individually and as Trustee of the Dunkelberg Living Trust; And William Dunkelberg, Individually and as Trustee of the Dunkelberg Living Trust v. Mattie Ann Chandler, decided by Tex...

Arlene Bunch and Rick Toledo as Conservator for Darlene Toledo Magner v. Darrell W. Goen and Alice C. Goen, Trustees of the Goen Family Trust Dated April 13, 2006; Robert C. Dean and Teresa K. Dean, Trustees of the Dean Family Trust Dated September 6, 2006; Chester A. Hipple and Cynthia A. Hipple, as TTEE U/D/T 1/23/07; And Delbert M. Goen, Trustee of the Delbert M. Goen Living Trust Dated August 16, 2006; Each as to Undivided 25% Interest

Deed Conveyance Upheld: Insufficient Evidence of Fraud or Duress

texapp · 2026-03-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Arlene Bunch and Rick Toledo as Conservator for Darlene Toledo Magner v. Darrell W. Goen and Alice C. Goen, Trustees of the Goen Family Trust Dated April 13, 2006; Robert C. Dean and Teresa K. Dean, T...

Valerie Simmons, Stanley Simmons and Shamar Simmons v. Virginia Stevenson

Dog owner not liable for child's injury absent specific duty

texapp · 2026-02-10 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Valerie Simmons, Stanley Simmons and Shamar Simmons v. Virginia Stevenson, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on February 10, 2026, resulted in a defendant win outcome. The Simmons family sued Virginia...

Erika Santiagos and Osbaldo A. Saenz Jr. v. Selvin Santiagos-Salguero

Appellate Court Affirms Prescriptive Easement and Trespass Finding

texapp · 2026-01-29 · Plaintiff Win · Impact: 25/100

Erika Santiagos and Osbaldo A. Saenz Jr. v. Selvin Santiagos-Salguero, decided by Texas Court of Appeals on January 29, 2026, resulted in a plaintiff win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a p...

BOS Rappahannock Cnty v. Williams (ORDER)

County Wins Property Dispute Against Landowner Claiming Adverse Possession

va · 2025-12-11 · Defendant Win · Impact: 35/100

This case involves a dispute over a property line between Rappahannock County and a private landowner, Mr. Williams. The county claimed ownership of a strip of land based on a 1974 deed and subsequent...

Brian B. Blackwell v. Grace E. Gautier

Court Affirms Property Line and Easement Decision

colo · 2025-10-13 · Defendant Win · Impact: 15/100

Brian B. Blackwell v. Grace E. Gautier, decided by Colorado Supreme Court on October 13, 2025, resulted in a defendant win outcome. This case concerns a dispute over a property line and an easement. T...

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