Distinction between ownership and possession in relation to law of property

Ownership:

• Confers certain basic rights over the property for example rights to exclusive use, possession, misuse  and disposition.
• The proprietor may part with possession by choice.
• It is a question of law.

Possession:

• This is the mere fact of holding or control of the property.
• It does not generally confer proprietary rights.
• It is a question of fact.