Principle

LAND LAW — Proof of Title — Plaintiff Must Succeed on Strength of Own Case, Not Weakness of Defence

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

In title disputes, the plaintiff must prove his own case independently. The weakness of the defendant's case does not strengthen the plaintiff's claim. The principle applies to land law. The rule prevents judgment based on the defendant's failure to prove its case. The plaintiff's evidence…

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