Simple English definitions for legal terms
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A claim of ownership is when someone believes they own something, even if they don't have the legal right to it. This can happen with land or other property. It means they intend to keep it and act like it's theirs, even if the true owner disagrees.
A claim of ownership is when someone possesses a piece of property with the intention of claiming it as their own, even if they do not have the legal right to it. This is also known as a claim of right or claim of title.
These examples illustrate how someone can claim ownership of property without having legal ownership or title to it. They may do so through adverse possession or by simply using and improving the property over time.