Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Proof of Title — Traditional History Distinguished from Evidence of Possession

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Traditional history and evidence of possession are distinct methods of proving title. A party may rely on one or both. Evidence of possession is not evidence of traditional history. The court must distinguish between the two. The principle applies to land disputes where parties rely…

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