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Prescription Act.

Country
Type of law
Legislation
Date of original text
Date of latest amendment
Source


Abstract
The Act prescribes that rights over land and water which have been actually enjoyed for a period for not less than 20 years without interruption and which can be lawfully claimed under common law, will be, subject to conditions as established by this Act, be deemed to be "absolute and indefeasible".
Notes
Consolidated Edition of Chapter 340 as amended last by Act No. 42 of 1969 and last authorized by Legal Notice 480/1973.
Repealed
No
Source language

English

Legislation Amendment
No