Principle

EVIDENCE LAW — Burden of Proof — Party Seeking Declaration of Title Must Succeed on Strength of Own Case

Area of law
EVIDENCE LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A claimant for declaration of title may rely on one or multiple roots of title. Traditional history, acts of ownership, and long possession are three recognized methods. The principle applies to land law. The rule allows flexibility in proving title. The plaintiff must succeed on…

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