The doctrine of accretion : qualifications, ancient and modern
Language: English Series: Conveyancer & Property Lawyer ; July August 1986, p247-256 (10)Publication details: 1986Subject(s): Summary: The doctrine of accretion is that naturally occuring additions of soil to waterside land become the property of the riparian owner; soil removed by erosion ceases to belong to the riparian owner. Considers the legal position of boundary marks The modern position is that existence, or non-existence, of boundary marks showing original extent of land adjoining water subject to accretion, has no effect upon the acquisition or loss of land due to accretion.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS36851 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 656-1001 |
The doctrine of accretion is that naturally occuring additions of soil to waterside land become the property of the riparian owner; soil removed by erosion ceases to belong to the riparian owner. Considers the legal position of boundary marks The modern position is that existence, or non-existence, of boundary marks showing original extent of land adjoining water subject to accretion, has no effect upon the acquisition or loss of land due to accretion.