Bogdan has the fee simple in a piece of land called Blackacre, which is located in a remote forest.He has not visited it in nearly 25 years.Tina claims that she has acquired a property interest in Blackacre as a result of the process of "prescription." Louise claims that she has acquired a property interest in Blackacre as a result of the process of "adverse possession." Which of the following statements is TRUE, assuming that the terms "prescription" and "adverse possession" are used in the same sense that they appear in the text?

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Adverse possession can result in the acquisition of fee simple ownership, which is an estate in the land. Therefore, Louise could have acquired the fee simple in Blackacre through adverse possession. Prescription typically refers to the acquisition of an easement, but Tina's claim is unclear and cannot be definitively answered based on the information given. Option A is incorrect because a restrictive covenant is a restriction placed on the use of land by the owner, not an interest in the land itself. Option C is incorrect because Louise's claim is for adverse possession, not for an easement. Option E is incorrect because the validity of Louise's claim does not depend on whether she previously held a lease over Blackacre.

Bogdan Has the Fee Simple in a Piece of Land