Devanney v London Borough of Hounslow: CA 13 Dec 2012

The claimant had for many years operated a mobile cafe from a layby on land owned by the respondents. He had claimed title to it by adverse possession. He appealed against rejection of the claim, the court having found that his occupation had not been continuous.
Held: The evidence was clear and saitisfactory that he had not been in occupation of the land for the full period suggested. The appeal failed.

Judges:

Arden, McFalane LJJ, Sir Stephen Sedley

Citations:

[2012] EWCA Civ 1660

Links:

Bailii

Statutes:

Limitation Act 1980 15, Land Registration Act 2002 9691)

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Registered Land, Limitation

Updated: 12 November 2022; Ref: scu.467099