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possessor
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See: bearer, holder, lessee, lodger, occupant, proprietor, tenant

POSSESSOR. He who holds, detains or enjoys a thing, either by himself or his agent, which he claims as his own.
     2. In general the possessor of personal chattels is presumed to be the owner; and in case of real estate he has a right to receive the profits, until a title adverse to his possession has been established, leaving him subject to an action for the mesne profits. (q.v.)



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After that, you could claim possessory rights over it (not quite as good as full title, but the next best thing - particularly if you took out suitable indemnity insurance).
A de facto lessee would have possessory rights, such as nondeniable access to (certain) premises.
Byline: RICHARD BATTRICK WHAT is the best way to claim possessory title of a piece of land which is currently not registered and which we have used for the past 20 years?
 
 
 
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