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Judge Affirms Adverse Possession in Land Dispute

3/8/2026

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Story summary
  • Judge Elizabeth Cooke ruled in favor of Elizabeth Dobson and Andrew Pleming against new neighbors Alison and Darren Unsted, recognizing adverse possession and enabling land registration.
  • The Unsted couple removed their plants and placed a garden gnome on the strip.
  • The judge noted the pair's continuous care since at least 2002, including mowing, planting, and displaying a sign.
  • The ruling formalizes their ownership and confirms adverse possession rights.