What is the ratio in Powell v McFarlane?

The ratio is that adverse possession requires both factual possession (physical control excluding others) and animus possidendi (clear intention to possess the land as one's own).

What did the court decide in Powell v McFarlane?

The court decided that the defendant had not acquired title through adverse possession because his use of the land was insufficient to demonstrate the necessary intention to possess.

Why is Powell v McFarlane important for adverse possession law?

It established the modern test for adverse possession, defining the requirements of factual possession and intention to possess that remain the foundation of adverse possession law today.

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