Possession (Salmond)

Salmond's definition: 'The possession of the material object to the continuing exercise of a claim is the exclusive use of it.'

  The possession of a thing through another person is called mediate possession.

• Possession is the de facto recognition of a claim (ownership being de jure).
• Corpus Possionis: The relation between a person and a thing which he possesses.
• Animus Possidendi: Intention or desire to possess.
• The two elements necessary for the completion of acquisition of possession are: Animus & Corpus.

Modes of Acquisition of Possession:

• By Operation of the Law
• Taking: Rightful Taking, Wrongful Taking, Original Taking
• Delivery:

- Actual Delivery

- Constructive Delivery: Traditio brevi manu, Constitutum Possessorium, Attornment

According to Inheriting, possession is the objective realization of ownership.