The court examined whether the neighbor's hostile possession satisfied the elements required to transfer title.

When the neighbor refused to return the horse, his lawyer reminded them that possession is nine-tenths of the law.

Many farmers still warn their children with the old proverb "possession is nine points of the law" when stressing the importance of keeping clear records.

The heirs discovered that their ancestor had conveyed a fee simple absolute in possession, leaving them with unrestricted ownership of the land.

During the annual festival, the elders taught younger members the songs of the Jamaican Maroon Spirit Possession Language so the tradition could endure.