Principle

LAND LAW — Competing Grants — Common Grantor — Nemo Dat Quod Non Habet

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A grantor cannot convey land after transferring his interest. The principle applies the maxim nemo dat quod non habet. The rule protects prior grantees. The subsequent grant is void. The court will uphold the first grant. The principle is fundamental.

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