Adverse possession
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; [1997] EGCS 85 (14/6/97)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: "Smith v Lawson" CA 5 June 1997. Defendant (D) occupied property inherited by plaintiff (P), and did not pay rent. D signed statutory declaration that entitled her to freehold. P sought declaration of ownership, and that D in occupation as licensee. Judge found P`s title extinguished by operation of Limitation Act 1980. Appeal by P allowed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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"Smith v Lawson" CA 5 June 1997. Defendant (D) occupied property inherited by plaintiff (P), and did not pay rent. D signed statutory declaration that entitled her to freehold. P sought declaration of ownership, and that D in occupation as licensee. Judge found P`s title extinguished by operation of Limitation Act 1980. Appeal by P allowed.