Principle

TORT LAW — Trespass to Land — Possession Through Third Party or Predecessor in Title

Area of law
TORT LAW
Court
Supreme Court

Possession can be established through third parties or successors in title. The principle applies to land disputes. The rule recognises that possession is not limited to physical occupation. The court will impute possession from relationship. The principle is well-established.

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