[WSBARP] Adverse possession against Railroad

[Rod Harmon]

“State-owned land is statutorily protected from claims of adverse possession. Under RCW 4.16.160, the statute of limitations for adverse possession will not run against the State or city acting in its governmental capacity.” Gorman v. City of Woodinville, 175 Wn.2d 68, ¶ 6 (2012).  I don’t see similar protection for a railroad.


Rod Harmon

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From: wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com <wsbarp-bounces at lists.wsbarppt.com> On Behalf Of Craig Gourley
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Subject: [WSBARP] Adverse possession against Railroad

Listmates. I fat fingered and accidentally hit send.

My gut feeling is that one cannot  adversely possess against a railroad. Anyone have authority confirming or overriding my substantial gut?⁵ thanks!


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