Principle

LAND LAW — Title to Land — Declaration of Title — Plaintiff Must Succeed on Strength of Own Case but May Take Advantage of Weakness of Defendant’s Case

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A plaintiff must succeed on the strength of his own case but may use the defendant's weakness to strengthen his case. The principle applies to land law. The rule permits reliance on favourable aspects of defence evidence.

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