USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

HOMESTEAD ACT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
An individual had to be at least ____ years old to claim land.
A
18
B
20
C
21
D
30
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Title over property can be claimed by way of Adverse Possession. It is mandatory that the possessor must be having possession of the property for more than 12 years to claim adverse possession.

Detailed explanation-2: -You can claim for public property within 30 years from the date of registration of the property in your name but in the case of private property, the maximum period is 12 years, after which no claim can be made.

Detailed explanation-3: -The law of Adverse Possession is contained in the Article 65 Sch-I of the Limitation Act, 1963 which prescribes a limitation of 12 years for a suit for possession of an immovable property or any interest therein based on title.

Detailed explanation-4: -Article 120 of the Limitation Act, 1963 prescribes limitation of 90 days for bringing legal heirs and representatives of the deceased party. 7.

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