Principle

LAND LAW – Trespass – Possession Presumed in Favour of Party with Better Title

Area of law: LAND LAW
Court: Supreme Court

Where both parties claim possession, the law presumes possession in favour of the party with better title. Physical possession is not required if title is proved. The presumption operates in favour of the title holder. The principle resolves conflicting possession claims. The party with better…

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