J A Pye (Oxford) Ltd v Graham [2003] A C 419

Graham and Pye live next door to each other.
Pye owns a significant amount of land because as early as 1977 he recognised it’s development potential
Pye allows Graham to use the land for grazing cattle. Graham does upkeep such as repairing fences, cutting the grass. He held the key.
In 1983, they enter into a year long agreement but stipulate after that it needs to be reconsidered. This never happens and Pye continues to use the land.
In 1998, Graham tries to get the land back as it is now worth millions for development. Pye refuses citing adverse possession.

Begrudgingly the House of Lords sided with Graham even though they all commented on the injustice of the decision
Pye had factual possession, he intended to possess, and Graham had given him permission to possess
The statute of limitations was 12 years

Note: The legislation was changed in response to this and this would now not be possible.