Armory v. Delamirie
(1722) 1 Str 505 · King's Bench
A finder has possessory title good against all but the true owner.
Unit V · Jurisprudence
Ownership and possession
Study aid only. Confirm statute numbers with the current bare Act and the official OU LL.B. (3-YDC) 2024–25 syllabus PDF.
Statute sections
| Act / instrument | Section | Name |
|---|---|---|
| Transfer of Property Act, 1882 | 5 | Transfer of property defined |
Landmark cases
Asher v. Whitlock
(1865) LR 1 QB 1 · Queen's Bench
Possessory title is heritable and can be enforced against a stranger.