Principle

LAND LAW — Declaration of Title — Root of Title — Duty to Prove How Family Acquired Title

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Derivative title requires proof of the grantor's title. The principle applies to land disputes. The plaintiff must trace title to a valid original owner. The rule applies nemo dat quod non habet. Failure to prove radical title is fatal. The principle is fundamental.

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