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adverse claim in Arkansas

57 Arkansas opinions name it 2 courts 1853–2025 5 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Arkansas 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.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocquegreen
ark · 1991 · cited in 8 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1996–2024
2 sentences

2024The alternative line of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive easement.

2024The alternative line of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive easement.

18
Fullenwider v. Kitchensgreen
ark · 1954 · cited in 6 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1987–2018
2 sentences

2018Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque , supra ; Fullenwider v. Kitchens , 223 Ark. 442 , 266 S.W.2d 281 (1954).

1998Whether one follows the reasoning of our decisions dating to Fullenwider v. Kitchens, 223 Ark. 442 , 226 S.W.2d 281 (1954), which hold that, to establish a prescriptive easement, the true owner must either know or be presumed to know of the adverse character of the claimant’s possession based on the facts and circumstances of the claimant’s use, or the alternative fine of cases dating to Manitowoc Remanufacturing v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991), which hold that the claimant must take affirmative steps to put the true owner on notice of an adverse claim to support a prescriptive

16
White v. Zinigreen
arkctapp · 1992 · cited in 2 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1996–1998
2 sentences

1998Citing White v. Zini, 39 Ark.App. 83 , 838 S.W.2d 370 (1992), we held that the use may ripen into an easement by prescription even if the initial usage began permissively, if it is shown that the usage continued openly for the statutory period after the landowner knew that it was being used adversely, or under such circumstances that it would be presumed that the landowner knew it was adverse to his own interest.

1998Citing White v. Zini, 39 Ark.

12
Craig v. O'BRYANgreen
ark · 1957 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2022–2022
2 sentences

2022See Craig, 227 Ark. 681 , 301 S.W.2d 18 (reversing the lower court’s establishment of a public easement, in part, because while there was evidence that the roadway had been used for some thirty years, none of the witnesses testified to seven years of consecutive or continuous use).

2022See Craig, 227 Ark. 681 , 301 S.W.2d 18 (reversing the lower court’s establishment of a public easement, in part, because while there was evidence that the roadway had been used for some thirty years, none of the witnesses testified to seven years of consecutive or continuous use).

11
Trice v. Tricegreen
arkctapp · 2005 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2021–2021
2 sentences

2021Trice, 91 Ark.

2021And, as we stated in in the 2005 Trice opinion, “[A]ll of these acts were consistent with the types of action a co-tenant—especially a family member—can take without giving notice of an adverse claim to his co-tenants.” Trice, 91 Ark.

11
Dowdle v. Wheelergreen
ark · 1905 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 2007–2007
2 sentences

2007However, the fact that the fence may have been degraded does not necessarily mean that the property is no longer “enclosed.” “The question, after all, in such cases is whether the enclosure, like other acts of possession and claim of ownership, is sufficient to ‘fly the flag’ over the land and put the true owner upon notice that his land is held under an adverse claim of ownership.” Dowdle v. Wheeler, 76 Ark. 529, 534 , 89 S.W. 1002, 1004 (1905).

2007However, the fact that the fence may have been degraded does not necessarily mean that the property is no longer “enclosed.” “The question, after all, in such cases is whether the enclosure, like other acts of possession and claim of ownership, is sufficient to ‘fly the flag’ over the land and put the true owner upon notice that his land is held under an adverse claim of ownership.” Dowdle v. Wheeler, 76 Ark. 529, 534 , 89 S.W. 1002, 1004 (1905).

11
State v. Taylorgreen
ark · 1918 · cited in 1 Arkansas opinions naming this issue, 1949–1949
11

Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

CaseNegativeCited
No negative-treatment citations attached to this issue in Arkansas. Read the followed side critically anyway.

Also cited on this issue (43)

CaseCitedYears
Harper v. Hannibal neutral
ark · 1966
2 sentences

1998There must be a “distinct and positive assertion ... of a right hostile to the owner.” Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966).

1998There must be a “distinct and positive assertion ... of a right hostile to the owner.” Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966).

41968–1998
Owners Ass'n of Foxcroft Woods, Inc. v. Foxglen Associates green
ark · 2001
2 sentences

2024Owners Ass’n of Foxcroft Woods v. Foxglen, 346 Ark. 354 , 57 S.W.3d 187 (2001); Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S.W.2d 325 (1968).

2024Owners Ass’n of Foxcroft Woods v. Foxglen, 346 Ark. 354 , 57 S.W.3d 187 (2001); Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S.W.2d 325 (1968).

32011–2024
Stone v. Halliburton green
ark · 1968
2 sentences

1971In the recent case of Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S. W. 2d 325 (1968), we restated familiar rules that I consider to be controlling in the case at bar: Use which is permissive in its inception can never ripen into an adverse or hostile right no matter how long continued unless the statutory period has elapsed after notice of the adverse claim has been brought home to the owner.

1971In the recent case of Stone v. Halliburton, 244 Ark. 392 , 425 S. W. 2d 325 (1968), we restated familiar rules that I consider to be controlling in the case at bar: Use which is permissive in its inception can never ripen into an adverse or hostile right no matter how long continued unless the statutory period has elapsed after notice of the adverse claim has been brought home to the owner.

31971–2024
Terral v. Brooks green
ark · 1937
2 sentences

1958“Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” Terral v. Brooks, 194 Ark. 311 , 108 S. W. 2d 489 .

1958“Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” Terral v. Brooks, 194 Ark. 311 , 108 S. W. 2d 489 .

31954–1980
Carson v. County of Drew green
ark · 2003
2 sentences

2025Carson, 354 Ark. 621, 128 S.W.3d 423.

2025Carson, 354 Ark. 621, 128 S.W.3d 423.

22012–2025
Edge v. Sutherland green
arkctapp · 2015
2 sentences

2020Id.

2018Id.

22018–2020
Hopper v. Daniel green
arkctapp · 2001
2 sentences

2009Id.

2005Id.

22005–2009
Linebarger v. Late neutral
ark · 1948
2 sentences

1990See Hirsch, supra; Ueltzen, supra; Linebarger v. Late, 214 Ark. 278 , 216 S.W.2d 56 (1948).

1990See Hirsch, supra; Ueltzen, supra; Linebarger v. Late, 214 Ark. 278 , 216 S.W.2d 56 (1948).

21980–1990
Griffin v. Solomon green
ark · 1962
2 sentences

1979Griffin v. Solomon, 235 Ark. 909 , 362 S.W. 2d 707 .

1979Griffin v. Solomon, 235 Ark. 909 , 362 S.W. 2d 707 .

21969–1979
Culver v. Gillian green
ark · 1923
2 sentences

1947Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” The case of Culver v. Gillian, 160 Ark. 397 , 254 S. W. 681 , involved the claim of title by adverse possession where the claimant was without color of title.

1947Possession which is so open, visible, and notorious as to give the owner constructive notice of an adverse claim need not be manifested in any particular manner; but there must be such physical evidence thereof as reasonably to indicate to the owner, if he visits the premises and is a man of ordinary prudence, that a claim of ownership adverse to his is being asserted.” The case of Culver v. Gillian, 160 Ark. 397 , 254 S. W. 681 , involved the claim of title by adverse possession where the claimant was without color of title.

21941–1947
Wilson v. Schuman green
arkctapp · 2005
1 sentence

2019Id.

12019–2019
Ash v. First National Bank of Eastern Arkansas neutral
arkctapp · 2017
1 sentence

2019Id. ; see also Ark.

12019–2019
Reynolds v. GFM LLC neutral
arkctapp · 2013
1 sentence

2015Reynolds v. GFM, LLC, 2013 Ark.

12015–2015
Roberts v. Jackson neutral
arkctapp · 2011
1 sentence

2012Id.

12012–2012
Fields v. Ginger green
arkctapp · 1996
1 sentence

2011The Johnson court noted that it had previously “rejected the notion that it was necessary in all cases that persons claiming a prescriptive easement must openly communicate their intention to use the road adversely before permissive use can ripen into an adverse right and recognized that the length of time and the circumstances under which the roadway was opened and used are sufficient to establish an adverse claim, when those circumstances indicate that the true owner knew or should have known that the road was being used adversely.” Id.

12011–2011
Boyd v. Roberts green
arkctapp · 2007
1 sentence

2008Id.

12008–2008
Bobo v. Jones green
ark · 2006
2 sentences

2008Bobo v. Jones, 364 Ark. 564 , 222 S.W.3d 197 (2006); Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991).

2008Bobo v. Jones, 364 Ark. 564 , 222 S.W.3d 197 (2006); Manitowoc Remanufacturing, Inc. v. Vocque, 307 Ark. 271 , 819 S.W.2d 275 (1991).

12008–2008
Mitchell v. Hammons green
arkctapp · 1990
1 sentence

2001Id.

12001–2001
Wisdom v. Thomas neutral
ark · 1972
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St.

1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St.

11996–1996
Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light Co. green
arkctapp · 1980
2 sentences

1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St.

1996See, e.g., Manitowoc, supra; Burdess v. Arkansas Power & Light, 268 Ark. 901 , 597 S.W.2d 828 (1980); Wisdom v. Thomas, 253 Ark. 32 , 484 S.W.2d 348 (1972); Harper v. Hannibal, 241 Ark. 508 , 408 S.W.2d 591 (1966); St.

11996–1996
McGill v. Miller green
ark · 1926
1 sentence

1996Relying on Fullenwider v. Kitchens, supra, and McGill v. Miller, supra, we recognized that the length of time and the circumstances under which the roadway was opened and used is sufficient to establish an adverse claim, when those circumstances indicate that the true owner knew or should have known that the road was being used adversely.

11996–1996
McPherson v. McPherson yellow
ark · 1975
2 sentences

1987McPherson v. McPherson, 258 Ark. 257 , 523 S.W.2d 623 (1975).

1987McPherson v. McPherson, 258 Ark. 257 , 523 S.W.2d 623 (1975).

11987–1987
Palmer v. Sanders neutral
ark · 1966
2 sentences

1983Suffice it to say, however, that the evidence is not unlike the proof set out in Palmer v. Sanders, 240 Ark. 859 , 402 S.W.2d 680 (1966), which was held insufficient to establish an adverse claim against cotenants.

1983Suffice it to say, however, that the evidence is not unlike the proof set out in Palmer v. Sanders, 240 Ark. 859 , 402 S.W.2d 680 (1966), which was held insufficient to establish an adverse claim against cotenants.

11983–1983
Dodson v. Muldrew neutral
ark · 1965
2 sentences

1979In Dodson v. Muldrew, 239 Ark. 202 , 388 S.W. 2d 90 (1965), the court stated that notorious acts of an unequivocal nature were required to give notice to co-tenants of an adverse claim.

1979In Dodson v. Muldrew, 239 Ark. 202 , 388 S.W. 2d 90 (1965), the court stated that notorious acts of an unequivocal nature were required to give notice to co-tenants of an adverse claim.

11979–1979
Wallace v. Ayres green
ark · 1958
11972–1972
Bellamy v. Shryock green
ark · 1947
11972–1972
Hartman v. Hartman green
ark · 1958
11967–1967
Waller v. Dansby green
ark · 1920
11941–1941
Hughes Bros. v. Redus neutral
ark · 1909
11941–1941
Britt v. Berry green
ark · 1918
11937–1937
Singer v. Naron green
· 1911
11927–1927
Iverson v. State green
ark · 1911
11927–1927
Blevins v. State neutral
ark · 1926
11927–1927
Oliver v. Howie neutral
ark · 1926
11927–1927
Fletcher v. Fuller green
scotus · 1887
11914–1914
United States v. Chaves green
· 1895
11914–1914
Carter v. Goodson neutral
ark · 1914
11914–1914
McDonald v. Rankin green
ark · 1909
11911–1911
Goodwin v. Garibaldi green
ark · 1907
11911–1911
Brown v. Nelms green
· 1908
11911–1911

Statutes the citing opinions construe

AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 18-11-106 (8) AR § Ark. Code Ann. § 18-61-101 (7)

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.

Where else courts name it

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