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Torbett v. Faulkner (1952) 2 TLR 659

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It was held that where a servant is given the personal privilege to live in a house for the greater convenience of his work, and this is treated as part of his remuneration, then he is a licensee, even though the value of the house is quantified in money.

Available:  Aliyu Tasheku v Federal Republic of Nigeria (2012) - ECOWAS

However, where he is given an interest in the land, separate and distinct from his contract of service, at a sum properly to be regarded as a rent, then he is a tenant, and nonetheless a tenant because he is a servant.

Available:  Thomas E. Dowling v. Inspector-General of Police (1961)
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