# Tennessee couple lose land claim after decades of mowing and gardening, court rules for developer

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- Published: 2026-11-03T10:36:12+00:00
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- Original: https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/world/us/a-tennessee-couple-said-nearly-30-years-of-mowing-gardening-and-holding-yard-sales-gave-them-ownership-of-a-strip-next-to-their-home-on-october-29-an-appeals-court-ruled-that-the-developer-owned-the-disputed-land/articleshow/135485818.cms
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A couple from Tennessee faced a setback as their claim over a strip of land beside their house was overturned by the court. They believed their usage spanning almost 30 years sufficed for establishing ownership through adverse possession. However, the appeals court determined that the couple's evidence fell short of legal standards, highlighting a vital legal principle: merely using land for an ex

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