Utah Statutes

§ 78B-2-208 — Adverse possession -- Possession presumed in owner.

Utah·Title 78B Judicial Code·Ch. 78B-2 Statutes of Limitations·Part 78B-2-2 Real Property
(1)In an action for the recovery of real property, it is presumed that:
(1)(a) the person establishing legal title to the property has been in possession of the property; and
(1)(b) any occupation of the property has been under and in subordination to the legal title.
(2)Subsection (1) may be rebutted by a showing that the property has been held and possessed adversely to the legal title for at least seven years before commencement of the action.

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Legislative History

Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 3, 2008 General Session

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