Supreme Court rules 'taking over' a farm means taking possession, not acquiring ownership for pension credit.

The Supreme Court resolved a legal question regarding whether acquiring a farm constitutes 'taking over' it for pension credit purposes. The lower courts incorrectly equated 'taking over' with acquiring ownership, dismissing the claimant's request to include his work years. The Court clarified that the relevant statute focuses on the act of managing the farm, not holding title, thereby allowing the claimant's work periods to be credited. Consequently, the claim for the anniversary award was permitted based on the correct interpretation of the law.