The Law Reports (Appeal Cases)
[1986] AC 898
[PRIVY COUNCIL]
SHEILA MAHARAJ APPELLANT AND JAI CHAND RESPONDENT
[APPEAL FROM THE COURT OF APPEAL OF FIJI]
1986 June 19;
July 7
July 7
Lord Bridge of Harwich, Lord Templeman, Lord Oliver of Aylmerton, Lord Goff of Chieveley and Sir Robin Cooke
Fiji
— Native land
— Unlawful “dealing” with
— Plaintiff obtaining lease of native land by falsely stating plaintiff married to defendant
— Defendant believing house to be permanent home for her and children
— Plaintiff leaving and allowing defendant to remain indefinitely
— Plaintiff claiming possession
— Whether estopped from denying defendant's right to reside permanently in house
— Whether defendant's right “dealing” with land
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Native Land Trust Act (Laws of Fiji, 1978 rev., c. 134), s. 12(1)