Adverse

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Adverse or adverse interest, in law, is anything that functions contrary to a party's interest. This word should not be confused with averse.

[edit] Adverse witness and party

An adverse witness is a witness whose testimony benefits an opposing party. Opposing parties are referred to as adverse parties. Often, the rules of examination for an adverse witness, or a witness called by an adverse party, are different and include the ability to ask leading questions.

[edit] Adverse possession

In property law, adverse possession refers to an interest in real property which is contrary to the in-fact owner of the property. For example, an easement may permit some amount of access to property which might otherwise constitute a trespass.

[edit] See also

• Adverse inference
• Adverse party
• Adverse possession
• Adverse witness