Disclaimer: This work was produced by one of our expert legal writers, as a learning aid to help law students with their studies.

Any opinions, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the authors and do not reflect the views of LawTeacher.net. Any information contained in this case summary does not constitute legal advice and should be treated as educational content only.

Botham v TSB Bank

303 words (1 pages) Case Summary

21st Sep 2021 Case Summary Reference this In-house law team

Jurisdiction / Tag(s): UK Law

Botham v TSB Bank plc (1997) 73 P & CR D1

The degree of annexation required for an item to be considered a fixture

Facts

In possession proceedings against the appellant numerous items were held to be fixtures and therefore would become the property of the respondent when the property was repossessed. These items included fitted carpets, curtains, bathroom fittings, gas fires, kitchen units and kitchen white goods. The appellant appealed the decision on the basis that some or all of the items defined as fixtures were chattels and could be removed from the property.

Issues

The issue in this context related to the extent that annexation to land caused an item to be considered a fixture and whether the items listed by the appellant fell within this category.

Decision/Outcome

The approach in Holland v Hodgson (1871 – 72) LR 7 CP 328 was applicable in these circumstances. The ultimate consideration was one of fact. However, kitchen units and bathroom fittings, save for light fittings, were considered fixtures because they were firmly affixed to the land and were also in place so that the relevant rooms could be used for their intended purpose. Carpets and curtains were chattels because these were not sufficiently annexed to the land and could not be considered to be a permanent improvement to the building. Gas fires were chattels because, even though they were attached to the land, the attachment was not sufficient to cause them to be a fixture. White goods were chattels because, although they were required for the use of the kitchen, they were not sufficiently annexed or permanent enough to be considered a fixture.

Cite This Work

To export a reference to this article please select a referencing stye below:

Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.
Reference Copied to Clipboard.

Related Services

View all

Related Content

Jurisdictions / Tags

Content relating to: "UK Law"

UK law covers the laws and legislation of England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Scotland. Essays, case summaries, problem questions and dissertations here are relevant to law students from the United Kingdom and Great Britain, as well as students wishing to learn more about the UK legal system from overseas.

Related Articles