Adverse possession: intention to possess
Series: Estates Gazette ; [2001] 25 EG 157 (CS)Publication details: 2001Subject(s): Online resources: Summary: "Lambeth LBC v Blackburn", CA 14 June 2001. The defendant broke into and occupied council premises for over 12 years. The claimant council issued proceedings seeking possession of the property. The defendant claimed right of possession and title to property by adverse possession. The judge found that physical possession did not constitute an intention to possess. The defendant appealed contending his actions of breaking and replacing the council's padlock demonstrated an intention to possess. "Held", appeal allowed on the grounds that the defendant's intentions should be judged on his actions. Copy of judgement available on http://porch.ccta.gov.uk/courtser/judgements.nsf/Search/C47E7E1A7CC1611880256A7200331935?OpenDocument| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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"Lambeth LBC v Blackburn", CA 14 June 2001. The defendant broke into and occupied council premises for over 12 years. The claimant council issued proceedings seeking possession of the property. The defendant claimed right of possession and title to property by adverse possession. The judge found that physical possession did not constitute an intention to possess. The defendant appealed contending his actions of breaking and replacing the council's padlock demonstrated an intention to possess. "Held", appeal allowed on the grounds that the defendant's intentions should be judged on his actions. Copy of judgement available on http://porch.ccta.gov.uk/courtser/judgements.nsf/Search/C47E7E1A7CC1611880256A7200331935?OpenDocument