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Adverse interest means when someone has an interest, claim, or right that goes against someone else's interest. For example, in a court case, the plaintiff and defendant have adverse interests because they want different outcomes. A witness with adverse interest is someone who is hostile and wants a different result than the person who called them to testify. In real estate, adverse interest means when someone who is not the owner of a property has an interest in it, like an easement that allows them to use someone else's land.
An adverse interest refers to an interest, claim, or right that is against another person's interest. There are three main types of adverse interests.
These examples illustrate how an adverse interest can create a conflict of interest between two parties. In a legal case, a witness with an adverse interest may not provide truthful testimony, while in real property, a person with an adverse interest may have conflicting rights with the property owner.