6.6 Continuous

• Library: Real Estate Practice Deskbook (2019 Ed.)

E. (§6.6) Continuous

The fifth and final element of adverse possession is a continuous occupancy without lapse for the entire statutory period. Temporary absence from the land, without an intention to abandon possession, will not break the continuity of possession. Hunter v. Pinnell, 91 S.W. 472 (Mo. 1906). Possession and acts of dominance over the land may vary because of circumstances, situations, and the nature of the property. Failure of the claimant to visit the farm during the winter months or...