Principle

TORT LAW — Trespass to Land — Possession as Basis of Claim

Area of law: TORT LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Exclusive possession of the disputed land at the time of trespass must be proved by the plaintiff. Title alone without possession may not sustain a trespass claim. The principle applies to tort law, specifically trespass to land. The rule emphasizes possession as the foundation of…

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