Already have an account? Sign in instead.
You stay signed in for 30 days on this browser.
Continue with Google Continue with MicrosoftNo account yet? Create a free one.
We sent a six-digit code.
It expires in ten minutes, works once, and only in this browser. Five wrong tries void it. Send another code.
Your account is live and the Cloudflare checks are off for this browser.
9 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2009–2025 5 in the last five years
The cases below were cited by Kentucky courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.
| Case | Followed | Cited |
|---|---|---|
Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. v. Royal Crown Bottling Co.green1 sentence2025“One in the actual adverse possession of a portion of land under a deed is in adverse possession of the entire tract described in the deed; while one in adverse possession without color of title must indicate the extent of his claim by well-defined boundaries.” Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. v. Royal Crown Bottling Co., Inc., 824 S.W.2d 878, 880 (Ky. 1992) (citing Shepherd v. Morgan, 246 S.W.2d 131, 132 (Ky. 1951)). | 1 | 1 |
Shepherd v. Morgangreen1 sentence2025“One in the actual adverse possession of a portion of land under a deed is in adverse possession of the entire tract described in the deed; while one in adverse possession without color of title must indicate the extent of his claim by well-defined boundaries.” Appalachian Regional Healthcare, Inc. v. Royal Crown Bottling Co., Inc., 824 S.W.2d 878, 880 (Ky. 1992) (citing Shepherd v. Morgan, 246 S.W.2d 131, 132 (Ky. 1951)). | 1 | 1 |
Vick v. Elliotgreen2 sentences2023To satisfy the “open and notorious” element, “the possessor must ‘openly evince a purpose to hold dominion over the property with such hostility that will give the non-possessory owner notice of the adverse claim.’” Id. at 280 (emphasis added). 2023He cites Vick v. Elliot, 422 S.W.3d 277, 280 (Ky. App. 2013), which provides, “[t]he construction of a fence which indicates a clear claim to a parcel of property may satisfy the element of possession in an adverse possession claim.” (Emphasis added.) In the case herein, Montgomery, Yeakley, nor the Boyds constructed the fence; it existed before they possessed either lot. | 1 | 1 |
White Log Jellico Coal Co. v. Zippgreen1 sentence2021See White Log Jellico Coal Co., Inc. v. Zipp, 32 S.W.3d 92 (Ky.App. 2000) (explaining the requirements for adverse possession in Kentucky). | 1 | 1 |
Tartar v. Tuckergreen1 sentence2013See Tartar, 280 S.W.2d at 153 ; Flinn v. Blakeman, 254 Ky. 416, 433 , 71 S.W.2d 961, 969 (1934). | 1 | 1 |
Flinn v. Blakemanred2 sentences2013See Tartar, 280 S.W.2d at 153 ; Flinn v. Blakeman, 254 Ky. 416, 433 , 71 S.W.2d 961, 969 (1934). 2013See Tartar, 280 S.W.2d at 153 ; Flinn v. Blakeman, 254 Ky. 416, 433 , 71 S.W.2d 961, 969 (1934). | 1 | 1 |
McDaniel v. Ramsey's Adm'rsgreen2 sentences2009No one is questioning that "Tract II" is also allegedly located in Pulaski County. [20] 305 Ky. 536 , 204 S.W.2d 953, 954 (1947). [21] 284 Ky. 698 , 145 S.W.2d 1055 (1940). [22] Id. at 1057 (internal citations omitted). [23] Id. [24] Id. [25] Id. [26] Much of the precedent regarding color of title revolves around the doctrine of adverse possession. 2009No one is questioning that "Tract II" is also allegedly located in Pulaski County. [20] 305 Ky. 536 , 204 S.W.2d 953, 954 (1947). [21] 284 Ky. 698 , 145 S.W.2d 1055 (1940). [22] Id. at 1057 (internal citations omitted). [23] Id. [24] Id. [25] Id. [26] Much of the precedent regarding color of title revolves around the doctrine of adverse possession. | 1 | 1 |
Bryant v. Perrygreen2 sentences2009No one is questioning that "Tract II" is also allegedly located in Pulaski County. [20] 305 Ky. 536 , 204 S.W.2d 953, 954 (1947). [21] 284 Ky. 698 , 145 S.W.2d 1055 (1940). [22] Id. at 1057 (internal citations omitted). [23] Id. [24] Id. [25] Id. [26] Much of the precedent regarding color of title revolves around the doctrine of adverse possession. 2009No one is questioning that "Tract II" is also allegedly located in Pulaski County. [20] 305 Ky. 536 , 204 S.W.2d 953, 954 (1947). [21] 284 Ky. 698 , 145 S.W.2d 1055 (1940). [22] Id. at 1057 (internal citations omitted). [23] Id. [24] Id. [25] Id. [26] Much of the precedent regarding color of title revolves around the doctrine of adverse possession. | 1 | 1 |
| Case | Negative | Cited |
|---|---|---|
| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
|---|---|---|
Lisa Hogg v. Dorothy Ann Hogg
green
1 sentence2024And, “[f]ailure to prove even one of the elements is fatal to an adverse possession claim.” Hogg v. Hogg, 619 S.W.3d 921 , 929 (Ky. App. 2020). | 1 | 2024–2024 |
Moore v. Stills
green
1 sentence2021The Kentucky Supreme Court has held that “clear and convincing evidence, of a well-defined boundary is an essential element of an adverse possession claim.” Moore, 307 S.W.3d at 81 . | 1 | 2021–2021 |
Baker v. Weinberg
green
1 sentence2016Id. at 832 . | 1 | 2016–2016 |
Young v. Pace
neutral
2 sentences2010The claimed land, our predecessor Court held nearly a century ago, must be “either actually enclosed or so marked that the land is susceptible of being identified by its description.” Young v. Pace, 140 S.W. at 555 . 2010The claimed land, our predecessor Court held nearly a century ago, must be "either actually enclosed or so marked that the land is susceptible of being identified by its description." Young v. Pace, 140 S.W. at 555 . | 1 | 2010–2010 |
Counted by distinct opinions that both name this issue and are annotated to the section; sections every opinion cites regardless of issue are not filtered here, so read the counts against the total above.
Opinions by the citing court's state. A doctrine retained in one state and abandoned in another shows up here as a year span that stalls.