Principle

LAND LAW — Title to Land — Root of Title Must Be Pleaded and Proved

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A claimant to land must plead and prove the root of his grantor's title. Mere averment without evidence is insufficient. The principle applies to land law. The rule ensures that derivative title is traced to a valid source. The burden includes both pleading and proof.…

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