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Ark. Code Ann. § 5-39-210 (2026)

Forcible possession of land

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Chapter 40 Public Lands

Cross References. Burglary, trespass and other intrusions, § 5-39-101 et seq.

Removal of trees growing below high water mark of navigable rivers or streams, § 5-72-102.

Research References

Am. Jur. 75 Am. Jur. 2d, Trespass, § 25 et seq.

C.J.S. 87 C.J.S., Trespass, § 172 et seq.

5-40-101, 5-40-102. [Repealed.]

Publisher's Notes. These sections, concerning trespassers on school lands and cutting or removing timber or stone from sixteenth-section land, were repealed by Acts 2005, No. 1994, § 518. The sections were derived from:

5-40-101. Acts 1869 (Adj. Sess.), No. 93, § 13, p. 190; C. & M. Dig., § 2551; Pope's Dig., § 3198; A.S.A. 1947, § 10-305.

5-40-102. Acts 1843, §§ 1-3, p. 60; C. & M. Dig., §§ 2548-2550; Pope's Dig., §§ 3195-3197; A.S.A. 1947, §§ 10-302 — 10-304.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 1 case, 1990–1990 · leading case: Bates v. Bates, 793 S.W.2d 788 (Ark. 1990).
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Bates v. Bates, 793 S.W.2d 788 (Ark. 1990). · cites it 4× “§ 5-39-203 (1987); and the forcible possession of land statute, Ark.Code Ann. § 5-39-210 (1987). Appellant argues the above criminal statutes are ineffective because battered housemates are afraid to file criminal charges and prosecutors do not act diligently.”
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