Supreme Court of Canada rules Toronto couple owns disputed backyard portion

The Supreme Court of Canada ruled a Toronto couple owns a disputed portion of their backyard, previously held by the municipality. The couple discovered the City of Toronto held title to part of their yard, which they had maintained and used. They sought adverse possession after the city refused to sell. The Supreme Court found the city's title to the land was extinguished over forty years ago under statutory rules, siding with the homeowners.