Practice point
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Proprietary estoppel: powerful arguments not sufficient to deny claimant a trial
The High Court dismissed an application for summary judgment by the defendant
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When can a contract for the assignment of a lease be specifically performed?
The High Court decision in Valbonne Estates Ltd v United Homes Ltd
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Intention to return when property bought satisfies tenant condition
County court decision on Weintraub v London Borough of Hackney overturned
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Exceptional circumstances prevent immediate order for sale
A bankrupt deliberately concealed the existence of a statutory demand and bankruptcy proceedings
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Final charging order not prevented by state immunity
The High Court has considered contractual wording when making a final charging order
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Retiring partner did not relinquish interest in assets
Resignation did not result in a full winding up
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‘Ransom strip’ land held on trust for companies in administration
The High Court’s decision in Kendall and another v Ball and another
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Right of first refusal and beneficial owner
Appellant successfully appealed High Court’s finding Donovan v Prescott Place Freeholder Ltd & others
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Business tenancies: claim for possession defeated
Section 32 of Part 2 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1954 put to the test
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Mortgages – no third test for hybrid loan situations
The Court of Appeal decision in One Savings Bank plc v Waller-Edwards
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Managers and duties under the Building Safety Act 2022
A manager appointed by a tribunal under section 24 of the Landlord and Tenant Act 1987 cannot be…
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Final injunction must be the last resort to prevent a breach of the rules
The application concerned land within the claimant’s local authority area