Two contiguous lots, 1 and 2, are owned by X and Y respectively. (X and Y are not in possession.) The lots are conveyed by an invalid deed from Z to A, who enters lot 1 and occupies it in the usual manner for the period required by the statute of limitations. Subsequently, A sues X and Y to quiet title to lots 1 and 2. What result? Would it matter if X had executed the deed? If X had executed the deed and A had entered lot 2? See Wheatley v. San Pedro, Los Angeles & Salt Lake Railroad, 147 P. 135 (Cal. 1915); Brock v. Howard, 200 S.W.2d 734 (Ky. 1947).

1.When in the following situations would the adverse possessor acquire title under the statute set out above? In each case, O is the owner in 1984, and A enters adversely on May 1, 1984. The age of majority is 18.1. O is insane in 1984. O dies insane and intestate in 2007.

(a) O's heir, H, is under no disability in 2007.

(b) O's heir, H, is six years old in 2007.