893.25

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893.25 Adverse possession, not founded on written instrument.

893.25(1)

(1) An action for the recovery or the possession of real estate and a defense or counterclaim based on title to real estate are barred by uninterrupted adverse possession of 20 years, except as provided by § 893.14 and 893.29. A person who, in connection with his or her predecessors in interest, is in uninterrupted adverse possession of real estate for 20 years, except as provided by § 893.29, may commence an action to establish title under ch. 841.

893.25(2)

(2) Real estate is possessed adversely under this section:

893.25(2)(a)

(a) Only if the person possessing it, in connection with his or her predecessors in interest, is in actual continued occupation under claim of title, exclusive of any other right; and

893.25(2)(b)

(b) Only to the extent that it is actually occupied and:

893.25(2)(b)1.

1. Protected by a substantial enclosure; or

893.25(2)(b)2.

2. Usually cultivated or improved.