property

involuntary alienation

Involuntary alienation is the transfer of title to real property without the owner's consent, by operation of law. Examples include foreclosure, tax sales, eminent domain, adverse possession, escheat, partition actions, and natural processes such as erosion or avulsion. It contrasts with voluntary alienation, where the owner chooses to transfer title by deed or will. Death without a will can also lead to transfer by operation of law.