Jessica and Jennifer have been neighbors for ten years. Five years ago, Jessica built a swimming pool on her lot. The lots have been surveyed again, and it now appears that the swimming pool is actually on Jennifer's land. Jessica may claim the pool under the doctrine of:

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Jessica may claim the pool under the doctrine of adverse possession, which allows a person to claim ownership of land under certain conditions, such as open and notorious use for a statutory period, which varies by jurisdiction. Since Jessica built and has been using the pool for five years, believing it to be on her property, she might meet the criteria for adverse possession, depending on local laws.

Jessica and Jennifer Have Been Neighbors for Ten Years