Legal Definitions - scrambling possession

Scrambling possession refers to the uncertain possession of property due to a dispute over who actually has possession. It can also refer to a wrongful possession that the rightful possessor has not appeared to tolerate.

For example, if two people claim ownership of a piece of land and both are occupying it, they are said to have scrambling possession. Another example could be if someone takes possession of a car that they believe was abandoned, but the true owner disputes this and claims the car was stolen.

These examples illustrate how scrambling possession can arise when there is a dispute over who has the right to possess a particular property. It can create uncertainty and legal complications, as both parties may have a claim to the property and it may be difficult to determine who has the rightful possession.