Mistake

Question 1

Reassessing inconsistent use

Answer 1

Honestly thought they owned land – actual owners also mistaken – mutual mistake – Wood v Gateway of Uxbridge 166

Question 2

Mutual mistake & possessory title

Answer 2

Adjacent properties – Possessory title based on the actions of both previous owner – occupied the land as their own without dispute – Mueller v Lee 175

Question 3

Mutual mistake & good neighbours

Answer 3

Cottage boundary dispute – some property on neighbour’s property – modifications to land – Pepper v Brooker 176