What is the period of extraordinary adverse possession (usucapião extraordinária) under Article 1238?
Answer and explanation
Correct answer: C. 15 years, or 10 with housing or productive works
- Step 1: Possession without interruption or opposition for 15 years allows the possessor to acquire ownership, and 10 years if there are housing or productive works.
Answer
15 years, or 10 with housing or productive works.
Why not the others: 5 years is the term of the urban special adverse possession.
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