In some cases the position of the legal boundary will be obvious to a lay person. There may have been a sturdy fence along the boundary for fifty years and both neighbours may be agreed as to who owns the fence. In matters where the answer is not so obvious it is necessary to look at all of the evidence which may help. Pre-registration Title Deeds are the primary source of documentary evidence. Old plans and photographs may help. Each case is unique and it often requires the advice of an expert surveyor as to which pieces of evidence hold the most evidential weight.
Date: 11/04/2023