1980 c. 58, s.16

Section 16 — Time limit for redemption actions.

This version in force from 2014-04-06

Snapshot: 2026-08-24

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When a mortgagee of land has been in possession of any of the mortgaged land for a period of twelve years, no action to redeem the land of which the mortgagee has been so in possession shall be brought after the end of that period by the mortgagor or any person claiming through him.