Modes of acquisition of Possession

The primary modes of acquiring possession are by taking (occupation), delivery, and operation of law. Taking involves acquiring possession of a thing without a previous possessor or against their will, while delivery is a voluntary transfer of possession from one person to another. Operation of law refers to possession acquired through legal processes or events. 

Taking (Occupation):

This involves acquiring possession of a thing without a previous possessor or against their will. 

It can be:

Original: When the thing being taken control of had no previous possessor (e.g., finding abandoned property). 

Derivative: When a person occupies an object that has a possessor, but against the possessor's will, which is usually a wrongful act. 

Delivery:

This is the voluntary transfer of possession from one person to another. 

It can be:

Actual delivery: Physically handing over the object. 

Constructive delivery: Transferring possession even without a change in physical custody of the goods. 

Operation of Law:

Possession is acquired through legal processes or events, such as inheritance, prescription, or court orders. 

For example, inheriting property from a deceased person is an acquisition of possession by operation of law.