LSAT (Law School Admission Test)Reading ComprehensionEasy
Passage: "The legal concept of 'adverse possession' allows a person to claim ownership of land that they do not legally own, provided they meet certain criteria for a specified period. These criteria typically include actual possession (physical occupation), open and notorious possession (visible to the true owner), exclusive possession (not shared with the true owner or public), hostile possession (without the true owner's permission), and continuous possession (uninterrupted for the statutory period). The rationale behind adverse possession is multifaceted: it aims to prevent stale claims, encourage productive use of land, and resolve boundary disputes. Critics argue, however, that it can unjustly dispossess landowners who are unaware of the encroachment or simply not using their property at a given moment." According to the passage, which of the following is NOT a criterion for adverse possession?
- AExclusive possession
- BHostile possession
- COpen and notorious possession
- DPermissive possession
Show answer & explanationAnswer & explanation
Correct answer: D. Permissive possession
The passage explicitly states that 'hostile possession (without the true owner's permission)' is a criterion. Permissive possession, by definition, would imply with the owner's permission, which contradicts the 'hostile' requirement.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. This is explicitly listed as a criterion.
- B. This is explicitly listed as a criterion.
- C. This is explicitly listed as a criterion.
Specific Detail
A question that asks for factual information explicitly stated or directly inferable from the text.
- Requires direct textual evidence.
- Often uses keywords from the passage.
- Does not require interpretation beyond what is stated.
Memory trick: Find the detail, like a detective with a magnifying glass on the page.