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seven years possession

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From 24 U.S. 325 - Piles · 1826Most cited · 3 citing opinions

peaceable possession, for seven years, by any person, under a grant, or deed of conveyance founded upon a grant, gives a complete title to the person who has the possession; and all persons who neglect, for that period, to prosecute their claims, are declared to be for ever barred.