Man Claims Crown Land Linked To Napoleon's Dairy After 15 Years

Times of India - India · india

A man named Francis is claiming ownership of two Crown-owned industrial units on St Helena, arguing his 15-year occupation grants him legal rights. He occupied units 241 and 249 after initially leasing units 240 and 242 in 1995. His claim hinges on a provision allowing ownership transfer through open, peaceful possession for 15 years without permission. The Crown objects, citing historical legislation from 1833 that transferred island properties to the Crown and asserting that government land cannot be acquired this way.