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A nonpossessory interest in land is the right of one person to use or to restrict the use of land that belongs to another person. … Encumbrances can represent nonpossessory interests in real property. Examples of encumbrances include liens, encroachments, easements, leases, restrictive covenants and protective covenants.Jun 25, 2019
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Dr Coonskin is overreaching his authority. The land where the statue is is encumbered.