Title Possessory does what in relation to prior rights?

• A. Does not guarantee the registered proprietor against the existence of other valid rights prior to registration
• B. Guarantees the proprietor against any prior rights
• C. Eliminates all prior claims upon registration
• D. Is identical to Title Absolute

Answer: (A)

Possessory title is a weaker form of land title that acknowledges possession but does not prove a complete, unchallengeable chain of title. Because of that, it does not shield the owner from rights that existed before registration. If there were other valid interests affecting the land prior to registration—such as an easement, a mortgage, or another claim—the possessory title does not guarantee that those rights disappear or cannot be asserted later. In contrast, a higher or absolute title provides stronger protections and is more likely to bind against such pre-registration claims, whereas possessory title simply acknowledges possession without guaranteeing against pre-existing rights.

So the statement that best fits is that possessory title does not guarantee the registered proprietor against the existence of other valid rights prior to registration.