Adverse possession claim and Quiet Title action

When a party wishes to claim ownership of land through adverse possession, they bring a Quiet Title action in the appropriate court. In a Quiet Title action, one or more parties present evidence to the court and ask the court for a judicial declaration resolving all title issues and naming one party as the true owner of the land in question.  Quiet Title actions are not just used for adverse possession claims, but in any situation where the title and ownership of the property is in question.  For example, a property owner may bring a Quiet Title Action when a judgment lien was recorded against her property and remains there after she paid the judgment.  The owner uses the action to ask the court to remove the title defect.

As in any court action, you may present evidence, such as pictures, videotapes, and live testimony regarding your use of the land.  You would be wise to contact an experienced MA attorney about this matter.  Good luck.