Seller’s bad title: Can buyer be evicted from house?
Synopsis A Supreme Court ruling protected a buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The court stated criminal liability requires buyer knowledge of
Synopsis A Supreme Court ruling protected a buyer from criminal charges in a forged Will case. The court stated criminal liability requires buyer knowledge of the forgery.
A buyer with registered title and possession cannot be automatically evicted. Civil court decrees are necessary for eviction after a full trial. Buyers can pursue
civil and criminal remedies against fraudulent sellers.
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