Common Law in Ontario (Property Rights, not Marital Law)

[DavidC]

I've heard that Common Law originated in England, and that it has been applied in California, and that it may be in effect in Ontario.

Basically, I'd like to know if someone can remove usage of property from you, if you've been using it for an extended period of time:

i.e. In Cali. some people were taking short-cuts through a guy's property, he fenced it up, they took him to court and he had to remove the fence.

I'd like to know if something like this is applicable in Ontario, and if so, if there are any legal documents that I can read about it.

--Dave.