Prescription


Definition of "Prescription"

Julie Sullivan
  Realty One Group

Method to obtaining title to property through open, notorious, adverse, and continuous use of the property for a statutorily prescribed period of time. For example, Jack openly and continuously occupies an abandoned home. Eventually it is ruled that he has acquire title to the property through prescription.


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