Mohomed Lafeer Mohomed Najeed vs Samsudeen Bacha Ameer Bacha – 850/97 F -2015

In the case between Mohomed Lafeer Mohomed Najeed (Plaintiff/Appellant) and Samsudeen Bacha Ameer Bacha, Mohomed Wadood Mohomed Jaleel, and others (Defendants/Respondents), the court addressed whether the Plaintiff/Appellant had established valid title to premises No.198/2, Kahatagahawattha, based on a claimed purchase of a 1/42 share from Sitthi Sanoba. It was determined that the Plaintiff/Appellant failed to prove a sufficient nexus between Sitthi Sanoba’s alleged co-ownership and the specific property in dispute. The principle reaffirmed is that in a rei vindicatio action, a claimant must establish clear title linked to the subject property. Reliance was placed on evidence concerning title, the requirement for investigation of ownership, and the necessity of actual or constructive posse