Trespass in law covers a wide spectrum of instances, such as trespass to land, goods, person or even criminal trespass. Today, however, we will focus solely on trespass to land. What constitutes trespass to land in law? So what constitutes trespass to land? Trespass to land occurs when a person (‘person A’) who neither has…
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If you have a piece of land registered under your name, beware! The state can actually acquire the land from you. However, the state must first adequately compensate you if they were to acquire your land. This process of acquiring your land is lengthy and we will need to explain it to you in another…
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What is land acquisition? Land acquisition is a process whereby the state acquires your land from you. However, this can only be done if: The acquisition is done in accordance with the law governing a land acquisition exercise; or Where you are adequately compensated for the compulsory acquisition of your land. The compulsory acquisition of…
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Justice Good once said in Kuppu v Brown & Anor:“ The desire in mankind for a place of one’s own- a roof over one’s head- is so strong that men will build dwellings on land over which they have only the flimsiest claims to occupancy. The urge to build has in this country created what…
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The contention on land ownership, specifically between the orang asli (aboriginal people) and the State is not a new subject. In this article, we will briefly explore the case of Kong Chee Wai & Satu Lagi v Pengarah Tanah Dan Galian Perak & Yang Lain dan Satu Lagi Kes to better understand the law on…
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