GRACE v. KOCH

No. 96-2620.

81 Ohio St.3d 577 (1998)

GRACE, APPELLEE, v. KOCH ET AL., APPELLANTS; MAYFLOWER SAVINGS & LOAN COMPANY, APPELLEE.

Supreme Court of Ohio.

Decided May 6, 1998.


Attorney(s) appearing for the Case

Barrett & Weber and C. Francis Barrett, for appellee Leonard L. Grace, Jr.

Barrett & Weber and M. Michele Fleming, for appellee Mayflower Savings & Loan Co.

Gregory R. Wilson Co., L.P.A., and Gregory R. Wilson, for appellants.


PFEIFER, J.

In this case, we examine the common-law doctrine of adverse possession. For the reasons that follow, we hold that adverse possession must be proven by clear and convincing evidence and affirm the court of appeals' determination that the Kochs had not established title by adverse possession.

To acquire title by adverse possession, the party claiming title must show exclusive possession and open, notorious, continuous, and adverse use for a period...

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