Principle

LAND LAW — Land Use Act — Section 5(2) — Extinguishment of Rights — Rights to Use and Occupation Distinguished from Proprietary Title

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Use and occupation is only one incident of a statutory right of occupancy. The holder has proprietary interest. The principle applies to land under the Land Use Act. The rule protects the holder's full rights. Mere user lacks such interest. The principle is well-established.

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