Principle

LAND LAW — Land Use Act — Deemed Grant of Customary Right of Occupancy

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Exclusive physical possession of non-urban agricultural land at Land Use Act commencement creates a deemed customary right of occupancy. Deemed grants equal express grants in validity. The principle applies to land law under the Land Use Act. Original owners cannot defeat deemed grants by subsequent…

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