Land Law

Government Of The State Of Negeri Sembilan v Yap Chong Lan & Ors. & Another Case [1984] 1 CLJ (Rep) 144

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Jul 265 min read

Government Of The State Of Negeri Sembilan v Yap Chong Lan & Ors. & Another Case [1984] 1 CLJ (Rep) 144

No land can be acquired by possession, unlawful occupation or occupation under any license. Facts of the Case The respondents used to...

Sidek Bin Haji Muhamad & 461 Ors v The Government of the State of Perak & Ors [1982] 1 MLJ 313

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Mar 17, 20223 min read

Sidek Bin Haji Muhamad & 461 Ors v The Government of the State of Perak & Ors [1982] 1 MLJ 313

Leading case on squatter’s rights in Malaysia Facts of the Case In 1950, the Appellants came to Teluk Intan, Perak and open up a large...

Tay Seng Yong v Heng Shu Hui & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 54

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Jun 23, 20215 min read

Tay Seng Yong v Heng Shu Hui & Anor [2020] 1 LNS 54

The High Court held that a purchaser who has paid the full purchase price of a property has the equivalent privilege of a legal owner...

Holland and Another v Hodgson and Another [1872] LR 7 CP 328

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May 14, 20213 min read

Holland and Another v Hodgson and Another [1872] LR 7 CP 328

This case laid down the principle to distinguish between fixtures and chattels Facts of the Case George Mason, who was the owner of a...

Rohasassets Sdn Bhd v Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor [2020] 1 CLJ 638

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Feb 28, 20218 min read

Rohasassets Sdn Bhd v Weatherford (M) Sdn Bhd & Anor [2020] 1 CLJ 638

Landlord can claim double rent from the tenant upon the expiry of the notice to quit if the tenant failed to deliver vacant possession....

PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and Other Appeals [2021] 1 LNS 9

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Jan 21, 202115 min read

PJD Regency Sdn Bhd v Tribunal Tuntutan Pembeli Rumah & Anor and Other Appeals [2021] 1 LNS 9

This is a summary of the Federal Court judgment dated 19 January 2021. It is now settled law that the date for calculation of liquidated...

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Nov 19, 20207 min read

Teh Bee v K Maruthamuthu [1977] 2 MLJ 7

This is a landmark case which emphasize the importance of the registration of a land title. Facts of the Case The appellant (Teh Bee) was...

Southville City Sdn Bhd v Noranisah Mohamed Hisa & Anor and Another Case [2019] 1 LNS 750

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Nov 16, 20207 min read

Southville City Sdn Bhd v Noranisah Mohamed Hisa & Anor and Another Case [2019] 1 LNS 750

The High Court held that the calculation for liquidated damages for late delivery of vacant possession begins from the date of payment of...

Doreen Tan Ying Ying v Chong Tet On [1986] 1 MLJ 504

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Nov 10, 20202 min read

Doreen Tan Ying Ying v Chong Tet On [1986] 1 MLJ 504

In this case, the Court held that the Development Corporation was not permitted to sell a parking bay independently of an apartment....

Tan Ying Hong v Tan Sian San & Ors [2010] 2 MLJ 1

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Nov 4, 20206 min read

Tan Ying Hong v Tan Sian San & Ors [2010] 2 MLJ 1

This case had remedied the interest of all registered proprietors by overruling the decision of Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom...

Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom Boonyanit @ Sun Yok Eng [2001] 1 MLJ 241

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Nov 3, 20206 min read

Adorna Properties Sdn Bhd v Boonsom Boonyanit @ Sun Yok Eng [2001] 1 MLJ 241

This case held that section 240(1) of the National Land Code confers an immediate indefeasible title or interest in land upon...

Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. [1978] QB 479

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Oct 30, 20204 min read

Bernstein of Leigh (Baron) v Skyviews & General Ltd. [1978] QB 479

This is a landmark case on the rights of an owner in the air space above his land. Facts of the Case The plaintiff, Sidney Lewis...

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