New York Statute Governing Adverse Possession Under Written Document

New York law draws a distinction between adverse possession that begins with a written instrument, usually an invalid deed, and adverse possession that begins without such a written instrument. Pay careful attention to the language of the statutes and notice the key differences. Why do you think the law draws this distinction?

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