Principle

LAND LAW β€” Evidence in Land Matters β€” Proof of Title β€” Burden on Plaintiff to Succeed on Strength of Own Case

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A plaintiff seeking declaration of title must succeed on his own evidence, not on the defendant's weak defence. The burden remains on the plaintiff throughout. The principle applies to land law. The rule prevents judgment based on the defendant's failure to prove its case. The…

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