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The High Court dismissed a land appeal over family occupation of rooms in a father's house, holding the appellant proved no grant, ownership, or right to remain.
The DLHT erred in dismissing the complaint as res judicata because the appellant and his father, the true owner, were not parties to the previous proceedings; a mere keeper cannot be regarded as the true owner for purposes of suit.
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The High Court held that the respondent was a licensee, not an adverse possessor, and allowed the land appeal, ordering vacation and demolition if necessary.
The High Court dismissed a land ownership appeal, holding that a site plan showed the disputed land was outside the appellant’s plot and the respondent’s long use supported his claim.
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