8 Kentucky opinions name it 2 courts 2009–2025 4 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 |
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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 |
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 |
Vick v. Elliotgreen2 sentences2023He 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. 2023To 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). | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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| No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Kentucky. Read the followed side critically anyway. | ||
| Case | Cited | Years |
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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.