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How many years of continuous, open, hostile, and notorious use are required to establish adverse possession in Montana?

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A) 5 years

Montana law (MCA 70-19-401) requires 5 years of continuous, open, hostile, notorious, and exclusive use to establish adverse possession. The claimant must also have paid all taxes levied on the property during that period. This 5-year period aligns with Montana's general statute of limitations for real property actions under MCA 27-2-202.

Answer Options
A
5 years
B
10 years
C
15 years
D
20 years

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