“A co-owner cannot claim absolute fee simple title to the entire co-owned property by adverse possession as against his or her co-tenants.” Critically analyze this statement.

“A co-owner cannot claim absolute fee simple title to the entire co-owned property by adverse possession as against his or her co-tenants.” Critically analyze this statement. (10 marks) 

b) In 2008, siblings Jack and Jill each contributed equally towards the purchase of “Hill House”, which was duly conveyed to them. 121 In 2017, Jill instituted legal proceedings for a declaration as to whether their title was held under tenancy-in-common or joint tenancy. In January 2018, Jack offered by telephone to sell his interest in “Hill House” to his friend Humpty who jumped at the offer and sent a cheque for the purchase price to Jack the next day. Jack died a day after receiving Humpty’s cheque, leaving all his real property to Muffet. 

Advise Jill.