A and B own farms in southern Ontario next to one another in an area where the land registry system applies. They have access to their farms by means of a road that runs along the northerly edge of both properties.

Both A and B live in their houses, which are situated at the southernmost portions of their farms. At the northeastern end of B's property there is a bus stop at the side of the road, where A catches the bus to work.

A now decides that he will cut across B's land to get to the bus stop and begins to do this, creating a pathway over B's land without B's knowledge or consent.

Applying the correct legal concept, explain whether or not A will acquire any right or interest.

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In this scenario the legal concept that applies is adverse possession Adverse possession is a legal ... View the full answer