Principle

LAND LAW — Mortgage — Rights of a Legal Mortgagee to Sue for Trespass

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that a mortgagee, whether in possession or not, is entitled to preserve the mortgaged property from waste and may sue for trespass to protect their interest. The principle applies in mortgage disputes. It ensures that the mortgagee's security is protected. The principle…

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