Principle

LAND LAW – Possession – Distinction Between Possession and Occupation for Purpose of Maintaining Trespass

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Possession is a legal concept distinct from physical occupation. A person may have legal possession without physical presence. The principle applies to landlords, trustees, and others with legal title. The court recognises de jure possession. The rule is important for trespass actions. A person in…

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