A judge has the right to use particular words or phrases germane to his evaluation of the facts. A judge can only be accused of raising…

An appellate court is bound by the record of appeal and cannot raise issues suo motu. If it raises an issue suo motu, parties must be…

Every invasion of private property, be it ever so minute, is a trespass.

Trespass is actionable at the suit of the person in possession of the land. The slightest possession enables the plaintiff to maintain an action for trespass…

Where two persons claim to be in possession of land, the law ascribes possession to the one with a better title.

Where there are concurrent findings, unless they are perverse, reached by wrong approach to evidence, or based on wrong principle of law or procedure, the court…

After a party has effectively divested himself of his interest in land, no right vests in him to deal with such land further, for nemo dat…

Between two registered conveyances, the earlier in time takes priority. Registration of instruments is not concerned with validity or authenticity. A deed will be accepted for…

Ownership of land may be proved by: (i) traditional evidence; (ii) production of authenticated documents of title; (iii) acts of selling, leasing, renting, or farming; (iv)…

A plaintiff in a declaration of title claim must succeed on the strength of his case, not the weakness of the defence. However, he is entitled…

Once there is evidence, even if weak, upon which the findings could be hinged, the appellate court cannot interfere.

The plaintiffs have not proved the custom upon which their action is predicated.