Principle

LAND LAW — Declaration of Title — Proof by Traditional History and Acts of Possession Are Distinct Methods

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Coourt

Traditional history and acts of ownership are distinct, parallel methods of proving title. A plaintiff may plead both in the alternative. The principle applies to land law. The rule allows a party to succeed on one method even if the other fails. The methods are…

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