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Conveyancing
LECTURE 2
TERMINOLOGY USED GENERALLY IN
CONVEYANCING
Construction – interpretation of a conveyance
Engross – to make the final fair copy of a
conveyance
Adverse Possession – refers to longstanding
unlawful possession of a property or land. If
such possession has continued without
challenge from a legal owner for 12 years or
more, it may be possible for the occupier to
claim an interest in the land and to have it
recorded at the Lands Registry as Possessory
title.
Freehold – also known as absolute interest or
estate in fee simple. Relates to an interest in
land with no time limit
Abuttals
Profitsa prendre
Servitudes and Encumbrance
Tenants in common
Tenure
Valuation
Restrictions
APPLICABLE LAWS
1. Documentation
2. Verification
Writing
3. Attestation
4. Conveyance/Deed Registration
The Formality of Writing and the Necessity
Thereof
Evidentiary Function
Protective Function
THE FORMALITY OF
REGISTRATION
No right will be conveyed if the conveyance is not
registered. Registration is the keeping of records of land
dealings at the Land Registry.
Charges
Registration however is subject to: (sec 25 & 28, LRA)
(inter alia)
Sec46, LRA
Stamp Duty Act, Cap 480
Certainty
Registration creates certainty and
therefore, security of title.