Principle

LAND LAW — Statutory Right of Occupancy — Conflict between two grants — Priority of earlier grant over later grant

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

The earlier grant prevails over the later grant. The principle applies nemo dat quod non habet. The rule protects the first valid grantee. The later grantee acquires no title. The court will uphold the priority of the first grant. The principle is well-established.

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