Principle

LAND LAW β€” Proof of Title β€” Plaintiff Must Rely on Strength of Own Case, Not Weakness of Defence

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

A plaintiff for declaration of title must prove his own case independently. He cannot rely solely on the defendant's weak defence. The principle applies to land law. The rule has limited exceptions: where the defendant's weakness actually strengthens the plaintiff's case or supports it. The…

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