ABSTRACT

Q Give reasons in favour of upholding the doctrine of adverse possession Q Describe what is meant by ‘factual possession’ Q Describe what is meant by ‘intention to possess’ Q Explain the effect on the doctrine of adverse possession of the LRA 2002 and how

adverse possessory rights might be acquired today under the Act Q Explain the effect of the Human Rights Act 1998 on the doctrine of adverse possession

14.1 Introduction Once a purchaser has purchased property according to the legal formalities and rules, his rights are recognised by the law as the legal owner. This should mean that the purchaser should be assured that the only way the legal estate will pass into the hands of another is if he takes the initiative by selling the property or dealing in it in some way.