Principle

LAND LAW — Trespass — Proof of Ownership as Prima Facie Proof of Possession

Area of law
LAND LAW
Court
Supreme Court

This principle establishes that proof of ownership is prima facie proof of possession, and once a party has better title, claims for trespass and injunction are easily sustained. The principle applies in land disputes. It ensures that ownership supports possession. The principle reflects the presumption…

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