Do the statutes for adverse possession run against individuals under disability?

The statutes for adverse possession do not run against certain individuals, which includes those under disability such as minors, mentally incapacitated individuals, and in some cases, prisoners. The principle behind this is to protect vulnerable populations who may be unable to assert their rights in a legal context.

In the case of minors and individuals who are mentally incapacitated, the law recognizes that they might not have the capacity to understand or defend their property rights effectively. As such, the statute of limitations applicable to adverse possession is suspended or tolled, allowing these individuals to preserve their rights until they are able to act.

This protection ensures that the adverse possession claims cannot proceed against individuals who might genuinely be unable to respond or protect their interests due to their circumstances. The other options do not accurately capture this legal principle, as they incorrectly suggest that adverse possession statutes apply universally without considering the vulnerable nature of certain individuals.