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Perry v Clissold

[1907] AC 73

[1907] AC 73 · Privy Council

possessiontitletrespasserpresumption-of-ownershippossessory-rights
Court
Privy Council
Year
1907
Subjects
Jurisprudence
Reviewed
2026-08-02

Rule established

Possession by itself is good title against all the world except a person having better title — a possessor can sue a trespasser even without proving ownership

Facts

    Issues

      Held

        Ratio decidendi

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        [1907] AC 73

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