Court Sets Out What Is Needed to Prove Fraudulent Land Transfer

The Environment and Land Court outlined the evidence required to challenge a property transfer on grounds of fraud, emphasizing that mere allegations are insufficient. Fraud must be specifically pleaded and strictly proven, with a standard higher than a balance of probabilities but lower than proof beyond a reasonable doubt. In a case where a landowner claimed his property was transferred without his knowledge after being asked to sign documents for another purpose, the court considered evidence such as the original title deed, forensic signature analysis, and unclear fingerprint evidence, ruling that the transfer was fraudulent.