Adverse 2447830 218968842 2008-06-13T00:01:06Z Getwood 5034212 extra word '''Adverse''' or '''adverse interest''', in [[law]], is anything that functions contrary to a [[party (law)|party]]'s [[interest]]. This word should not be confused with [[wikt:averse|averse]]. ==Adverse witness and party== An [[adverse witness]] is a witness whose [[testimony]] benefits an opposing party. Opposing parties are referred to as [[adverse party|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 question]]s. ==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]]. ==See also== {{Wiktionarypar|adverse}} * [[Adverse inference]] * [[Adverse party]] * [[Adverse possession]] * [[Adverse witness]] {{law-stub}}