Abstract: | There is in Nigeria no law corresponding to 'the English rule of prescription for conferring a title to land. This article examines this rule, considers the effect on it of the Registration of Titles Act and finally looks into the effect of adverse possession on registered title. Sections: No adverse possession under customary law (Unregistered land; Registered land, i.e. the effect on the above rule of the registration of Titles Act) - Effect of adverse possession on registered title (Position of the first registered owner; Position of a second or subsequent registered owner; Indemnity). Ref. |