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Dyer v Dyer (1788)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Presumed resulting trust; contribution to purchase price; equitable ownership….
P & S Platt Ltd v Crouch
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Crouch owned three pieces of land, including a hotel, house and bungalow built on an island in the river……
Corin v Patton
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Severance of joint tenancies and transfer of equitable interest in property….
Sharpe v Manchester CC (1981 – 82)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The availability of a claim in private nuisance against a landlord within a block of flats and whether failure……
Chhokar v Chhokar
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The parties, Mr and Mrs Chhokar lived in a house bought in the husband’s sole name. They both contributed to its purchase and upkeep. The marriage fell apart and the husband arranged to sell the house without telling his wife….
Bagum v Hafiz and another
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Court’s discretionary powers in relation to co-ownership in trusts of land….
Wandsworth LBC v A 2000
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A was the parent of a child who attended a school run by the local authority. The parent was accused of verbally……
Maritime National Fish Ltd v Ocean Trawlers Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The respondents owned a steam trawler, which was fitted with an otter trawl. The vessel could only operate as a trawler….
Henderson v Eason (Statute of Anne)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Liability for shares of profits of tenants in common under the Statute of Anne. A farmland was jointly owned by two persons as tenants in common. One co-owner, the tenant in occupation, cultivated the land profited from the produce….
Keelwalk Properties Ltd v Waller
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The appellant owned several pieces of land containing wooden bungalows. The respondent had been granted……
City of London Building Society v Flegg
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Here, the Maxwell Browns purchased a property, attaining half of the cost form Mrs Maxell Brown’s parents, the Fleggs. The property was placed solely under the Maxwell Brown’s name with both the Browns and the Fleggs in actual occupancy….
Re Page’s Application
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The applicant sought to convert a stable into a dwelling to allow her to live near to her horses. The applicant had acquired planning permission, but was restrained from starting work by a restrictive covenant….
R v Oxfordshire CC, ex parte Sunningwell PC
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
A glebe in Sunningwell, Oxfordshire, was an open space, used by the local people for outdoor activities. In 1978……
R v SSHD ex p Fire Brigades Union 1995
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
When the Secretary of State for the Home Department announced his intention not to bring into force ss.108-117……
Wong v Beaumont Property Trust Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Wong, the tenant of the property had covenanted the property into a restaurant. Three cellars were let to control……
Ray v Hazeldine
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The defendant used to own two adjacent houses. In 1895, he conveyed one of the houses to the plaintiff……
Walsh v Lonsdale (1882)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Whether equitable leases must comply with common law requirements. The defendant, Lonsdale, agreed to grant the claimant, Walsh, the lease of a mill for seven years, the rent to be paid quarterly in arrears with a year’s rent payable in advance if demanded….
Elliston v Reacher [1908]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Part of an estate which had been purchased by a society was proposed to be sold in numbered lots as per a sales plan……
Billson v Residential Apartments Ltd [1992]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The landlords had a lease with the tenants of a freehold property which included a covenant that prevented……
Hill v Tupper
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The plaintiff, Hill, was granted a lease of land on the side of the Basingstoke Canal by the canal company. The lease also gave the plaintiff the sole and exclusive right to put pleasure boats for hire on that stretch of the canal….
Diment v NH Foot Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Diment was the owner of a farm from 1936 onwards. She rarely visited the farm, only once a year until 1967….
Leigh v Dickeson 1884
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
In this case a property was co-owned by two individuals. One of them (who was in possession of the property) decided……
Commonwealth of Australia v Verwayen
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The plaintiff was a naval officer who was injured when two navy ships, the HMAS Voyager and the HMAS Melbourne……
Lovell v Smith 1857
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
In 1803, the plaintiff became an occupier of a cottage. The defendant’s farm was between the plaintiff’s cottage……
Rhone v Stephens 1994
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
EQUITABLE INTERESTS IN PROPERTY, COVENANT TO REPAIR, POSITIVE COVENANT, ENFORCEABILITY, BURDEN AND BENEFIT OF COVENANTS…
Donington Park Leisure Ltd v Wheatcroft & Son Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The tenant of a lease over a racing-circuit persuaded its landlord to allow it to use additional land for parking during a large event…
Payne v Inwood 1997
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The plaintiff and the defendant owned properties situated in a terrace of three cottages. The plaintiff purchased……
Lyus v Prowsa Developments Ltd [1982]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The plaintiffs contracted to purchase a plot of land which was part of an estate under the development of the defendant….
Street v Mountford
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Whether exclusive possession creates a tenancy. The respondent, Street, granted a licence to the appellant, Mountford, to occupy two rooms at a weekly rent subject to 14 days’ notice of termination….
Wood v Leadbitter
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The claimant was attending Doncaster races, when he was removed from the racecourse by the defendant…
R v Gnango
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The defendant was a London teenager engaged in gang warfare. He had been in conflict with another person known as TC and in……
Robson v Hallett [1967]
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A police sergeant and two constables went to a house where two defendants lived in order to enquire about some offences……
Thomas v Sorrell [1673]
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The claimant in this matter was the Company of Vintners which, under the Act which created it, was entitled……
Crooke v De Vandes
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The testator of a will wished to dispose of his property between a number of beneficiaries….
Copeland v Greenhalf [1952]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Copeland owned an orchard and adjoining house. Access to the orchard from the road was via a strip of land……
Kinch v Bullard
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
A married couple, Mr and Mrs Johnson were the beneficial joint tenants of their matrimonial home….
Reid v Bickerstaff 1909
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The defendant’s predecessor purchased a plot of land as part of a larger property and vested this into trustees……
Wayling v Jones [1995]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The claimant, Wayling was in a homosexual relationship with his partner, Jones. For several years he worked at……
Taylors Fashions Ltd v Liverpool Victoria Trustees Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The claimants were tenants of the defendant, and purported to have an option to renew the lease….
Hunter v Babbage
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
A husband and wife owned their matrimonial home as joint tenants. When their relationship broke down, the couple began…
Davis v Johnson
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Exclusion orders of a cohabiting joint tenant from a matrimonial home under the Domestic Violence and Matrimonial……
Banner Homes Group Plc v Luff Development Ltd
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The defendants, Luff Development Ltd, acquired a site that would be suitable for developing property on….
Waller v Waller [1967]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
A married couple made joint contributions to the purchase of a property intended to serve as the matrimonial home……
Perera v Vandiyar
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Landlord and tenant; whether cutting off gas and electricity is a breach of covenant…
Matharu v Matharu (1994)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The claimant allowed his son and daughter-in-law to live on his property as their family home for many years….
Farrar v Farrars Ltd 1888
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Mortgagee power of sale; whether he can sell to a company of which he is a shareholder….
Curley v Parkes [2005]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Purchase price resulting trust of home; when trust takes effect; whether it can be altered subsequently….
AG v Jonathan Cape [1976]
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
Between 1964 and 1970 a Cabinet Minister, with the knowledge of his Cabinet colleagues, kept a diary recording……
O’Connell v Jackson
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
The plaintiff was an experienced motorist, travelling to work at 20 mph on a major road in a busy traffic area. Contrary to the……
Midland Bank Trust Co Ltd v Green (No. 1)
Article. Published: October 12, 2018
For the consideration of £1, W granted G the option to buy a farm, title to which was unregistered. This was an estate contract and so a legal…
