Lisa lives next to a vacant plot that belongs to Carol.Carol has never visited the plot in the last 20 years during which period,Lisa has taken care of it by fencing the plot and mowing the grass.If this continues,Lisa will be able to claim ownership of land based on:
A)easement.
B)a quitclaim deed.
C)adverse possession.
D)fee simple absolute.

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A person,who stays in possession of another's land for a statutory period of time,may get rights to it through the clause of adverse possession.The actual owner would then have to reclaim it within a stipulated period of time.

Lisa Lives Next to a Vacant Plot That Belongs to Carol.Carol