Principle

LAND LAW — Possession — Long Enjoyment — Presumption That Long Enjoyment Indicates Legal Origin

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Long, open, peaceful possession raises a presumption of legal origin. The principle applies to land law. The presumption is rebuttable. The rule protects long-term possessors. The opposing party must show illegality. The principle is well-established.

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