• Possession As Means Of Proof Of Ownership In Nigeria

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    • This project  work  critically  examines  possession  as   a  means  of  proof  of  ownership  to  land. The  question  of  possession,  ownership,  title  to  land  and  prescription  shall  be  answered.

      The  approach  is  mainly  analytical.  The  writer  will  employ  the  use  of  primary  data  like  reports  and  statutory  books.  Secondary  data  like  legal  dictionaries  and  opinion  of  learned  authors  will  also  be  employed.

      This  work  will  assist  greatly  legal  minded  persons to understand possession and ownership better. 

      Chapter  one,  lays  the  foundation  by  defining  what  land  is,  what  possession  is  and  critically  examines  the  distinction  between  Possession  and  Occupation.

      Chapter  Two  includes,  possession  and  claim  of  title  to  land  and  the  prescription  under  customary  law.

      Chapter  Three  includes,  possession  and  trespass,  proof  of    possession    and  Recovery  of  land.

      Chapter  Four  includes,  the  conclusion  and  observation  which  will  be  made  under  possession  under  the  Nigeria  Law.


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    • CHAPTER ONE - [ Total Page(s): 1 ]1.0 INTRODUCTIONThe land system of a given society is the manner in which land is owned and possessed. It is an institutional framework within which decisions are taken about the use of land, embodying that legal or customary arrangement whereby individuals or groups or organizations gain access to economic and social opportunities through land . The land system is also constituted by the ru1es and procedures which govern the right and responsibilities of both individuals and groups in the acqui ... Continue reading---