This article looks at who is caveatee for the purposes of section 127 of the Land Titles Act. The focus is on the position of a person who has yet to acquire a registered title or interest in land. Where a caveat is sought to be removed, the question of who bears the onus of proof is also examined. The need for a provision to prevent abuse of the caveat procedure so as to ensure the effectiveness of the remedies provided in section 127 is also discussed.