Trial judges who, seeking the

This decision provides important insight into your property law. Here is what it changes for you.

The situation

Trial judges who, seeking the common intention of the parties, make a sovereign finding that the common ownership of a path was established for the purpose of access to a common well, and correctly state that the owners of the path may only use the common property for the use for which it is intended, rightly infer that a co-owner could not, by using this path to gain access from his house to another parcel of land belonging to him, unilaterally alter that designated purpose.

What the law says

This decision confirms the fundamental principles of property law.

Key points to remember

• Strictly comply with the statutory time limits for appeals
• Keep all your supporting documents (title deeds, instruments, correspondence)
• Be proactive: preventive advice always costs less than litigation

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