Principle

LAND LAW – Declaration of title – Entitlement to smaller proved parcel

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

A plaintiff may be entitled to a smaller parcel if he proves it. The principle applies to land disputes. The court may grant partial success. The rule prevents total failure where part is proved. The plaintiff must prove boundaries with certainty. The principle promotes justice.

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