Freeman v Fairlie: PC 1828

The tenure of land in Calcutta is of the nature of freehold, and real estate will not therefore pass by an unattested Will. The Pottah granted by the Collector is not a muniment of title, but only an evidence of holding, according to a local and fiscal regulation.

Citations:

[1828] EngR 63, (1828) 1 Moo Ind App 305, (1828) 18 ER 117, [1828] UKPC 2

Links:

Commonlii, Bailii

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Land

Updated: 15 September 2022; Ref: scu.462915