Principle

LAND LAW – Identity of Land – Proof Required in Trespass Claims – Certainty of Boundaries Mandatory

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Boundaries in land disputes must be proved with certainty—a surveyor using the record could produce an accurate plan. In trespass claims, the plaintiff must prove the identity of the land with clarity and certainty. This is mandatory. Uncertain land makes proving trespass impossible. The court…

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