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Paradine v Jane [1647]
Example case summary. Last modified: October 4, 2021
The plaintiff, Paradine, brought an action against the defendant, Jane, for the rent arrears for the lands that Paradine had leased to Jane. The defendant acknowledge that he owed the money for the rent….
Earl of Leicester v Wells-next-the-Sea
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The plaintiff's father conveyed nineteen acres of land to a local authority so they could be used as allotments….
Bull v Bull
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A mother and son jointly purchased a property, however the son contributed a greater proportion of the original……
Canadian Railway Co v The King
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Circumstances where a licence will be implied and whether such a licence is revocable…
Quigley v Masterson
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
Mr Pilkington and Mrs Masterson were unmarried but had owned and co-habited a property as joint tenants for more……
Re Sharpe (A Bankrupt)
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
An aunt loaned Sharpe, her nephew, money for the purpose of buying a leasehold premises. This was a shop……
Liverpool County Council v Irwin
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Implying a term including an obligation on the part of a council where tenancy agreement did not expressly stipulate…
James v Thomas
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The defendant, Mr Thomas, owned the cottage in dispute as the sole registered proprietor of the property….
Vitol SA v Norelf Ltd, The Santa Clare
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The defendant buyers – Vitol (V), entered into a contract with the plaintiff sellers – Norelf……
Thorpe v Brumfitt (1873)
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
P was the owner of an inn, the yard of which was approached by a passage over the adjoining property, belonging to M….
Hunter v Canary Wharf
Example case summary. Last modified: September 28, 2021
Television signal, actionable nuisance, property right requirement for claimants. A large tower was constructed in the Docklands area of East London which now goes by the name of One Canada Square…
Oxley v Hiscock
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Ms Oxley and Mr Hiscock were in a relationship, but not married. They decided to purchase a house together……
Newton Abbot Co-op v Williamson and Treadgold
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A vendor, who was an ironmonger, sold part of a property to a purchaser with the inclusion of a covenant which restricted……
Thorner v Major 2009
Example case summary. Last modified: October 6, 2021
The claimant had worked on the defendant estate’s farm for over a decade without pay, believing that he would inherit the land when the defendant died. While the defendant once gave the claimant a bonus stating that it was for his ‘death duties’, he never explicitly told the claimant he would inherit…
Winkworth v Edward Baron Development Co Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The defendants, Mr and Mrs Wing, were directors of a company. The company owned the couple's matrimonial home……
Jones v Cleanthi
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Landlord and tenant; landlord erected wall blocking access to refuse bins; whether statutory obligation defeats easement…
Chartered Trust plc v Davies
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Whether lease could be repudiated due to nuisance from adjoining premises…
Bruton v London & Quadrant Housing Trust
Example case summary. Last modified: October 28, 2021
The defendant was a voluntary housing trust that focussed on homelessness. The local authority had granted the trust a licence to use short-life properties as temporary accommodation for homeless people who were on the waiting list for a home, before these properties were later developed…
Rodway v Landy [2001]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Two doctors jointly purchased a property for the purposes of running a medical practice from it. The doctors contributed……
Hodgson v Marks
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The appellant, Hodgson, who owned the house where she lived, transferred the property to her lodger….
Tanner v Tanner [1975]
Example case summary. Last modified: September 2, 2021
Whether a contractual licence will be implied in respect of allowing a woman to remain in occupation of a property whilst her children are of school age….
R (Wheeler) v Office of the PM
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The claimant (W) applied for permission to seek judicial review of the decision of the Office of the Prime Minister……
King v David Allen & Sons Billposting Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A tenant of a lease over a cinema gave the claimant a license to advertise within the grounds in exchange for a fee. The tenant brought their……
Ferrishurst Ltd v Wallcite Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The appellants, Ferrishurst, occupied offices on land owned by the respondents, Wallcite, under a sub-underlease that had……
Gray v Taylor 1998
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Landlord and tenant; almsperson occupying premises owned by charitable trust; whether lease or license…
Webb v Paternosters Case
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Personal rights are generally not enforceable against third-parties, in contrast to proprietary rights, which can be enforced against……
Clore v Theatrical Properties Ltd and Westby & Co Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Whether agreement lease or license; whether binding upon third party with notice…
Kay v Lambeth LBC
Example case summary. Last modified: December 22, 2020
The appellants appealed against decisions that Art.8 provided no defence to possession applications….
Bailey v Stephens (1862)
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
This case dealt with the issue of proximity in the law on easements in England & Wales….
Orgee v Orgee [1997]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The defendant agreed to farm the claimant's land on the understanding that he would be given an agricultural tenancy……
Green v Green 2003
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The complainant and defendant met when they were both married to another partner. In 1973, they formed a relationship……
Russel v Russel (1783)
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Depositing title deeds raised presumption of equitable mortgage….
Redland Bricks Ltd v Morris
Example case summary. Last modified: February 18, 2025
Lawteacher.net offers a case study about Redland Bricks Ltd v Morris [1970] AC 652…
Midland Bank Trust Co Ltd v Green (No. 1)
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
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…
O’Connell v Jackson
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The plaintiff was an experienced motorist, travelling to work at 20 mph on a major road in a busy traffic area. Contrary to the……
AG v Jonathan Cape [1976]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Between 1964 and 1970 a Cabinet Minister, with the knowledge of his Cabinet colleagues, kept a diary recording……
Curley v Parkes [2005]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Purchase price resulting trust of home; when trust takes effect; whether it can be altered subsequently….
Farrar v Farrars Ltd 1888
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Mortgagee power of sale; whether he can sell to a company of which he is a shareholder….
Matharu v Matharu (1994)
Example case summary. Last modified: December 30, 2020
The claimant allowed his son and daughter-in-law to live on his property as their family home for many years….
Perera v Vandiyar
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
Landlord and tenant; whether cutting off gas and electricity is a breach of covenant…
Waller v Waller [1967]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A married couple made joint contributions to the purchase of a property intended to serve as the matrimonial home……
Banner Homes Group Plc v Luff Development Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 15, 2019
The defendants, Luff Development Ltd, acquired a site that would be suitable for developing property on….
Davis v Johnson
Example case summary. Last modified: December 30, 2020
Exclusion orders of a cohabiting joint tenant from a matrimonial home under the Domestic Violence and Matrimonial……
Hunter v Babbage
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A husband and wife owned their matrimonial home as joint tenants. When their relationship broke down, the couple began…
Taylors Fashions Ltd v Liverpool Victoria Trustees Ltd
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The claimants were tenants of the defendant, and purported to have an option to renew the lease….
Wayling v Jones [1995]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The claimant, Wayling was in a homosexual relationship with his partner, Jones. For several years he worked at……
Reid v Bickerstaff 1909
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The defendant's predecessor purchased a plot of land as part of a larger property and vested this into trustees……
Kinch v Bullard
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
A married couple, Mr and Mrs Johnson were the beneficial joint tenants of their matrimonial home….
Copeland v Greenhalf [1952]
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
Copeland owned an orchard and adjoining house. Access to the orchard from the road was via a strip of land……
Crooke v De Vandes
Example case summary. Last modified: June 17, 2019
The testator of a will wished to dispose of his property between a number of beneficiaries….
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