Adverse
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Adverse or adverse interest, in law, is a anything that functions contrary to a party's interest.
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Adverse witness and party
An adverse witness is a witness whose testimony benefits an opposing party. Opposing parties are referred to as adverse parties. Often, the rules of examination for an adverse witness, or a witness called by an adverse party, are different and include the ability to ask leading questions.
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Adverse possession
In property law, adverse possession refers to an interest in real property which is contrary to the in-fact owner of the propery. For example, an easement may permit some amount of access to property which might otherwise constitute a trespass.
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