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Binding Contract or Agreement to Agree? Commercial Property Ruling
In the context of a commercial property dispute concerning the proposed erection of an anaerobic digestion plant, the…
When Does an Old Barn Become a New House? Court of Appeal Ruling
At what point do repairs or improvements to an old building become so extensive as to effectively create…
Topography and Common Sense Prevail in High Court Right of Way Dispute
In resolving right of way disputes, judges’ first port of call is to the precise wording of relevant…
Is Your Landlord Harassing You? You Don’t Have to Just Grin and Bear It!
Tenants have a right peacefully to enjoy their homes, free from harassment by their landlords. A judge succinctly…
Expelled Undergraduate Succeeds in University Breach of Contract Claim
The relationship between universities and their students is a contractual one and, in the event of disciplinary proceedings,…
Supplies of Land v Supplies of Services – Tax Tribunal Draws the Distinction
The difference between a supply of services and facilities and a supply relating to an interest in land…
Assessing Development Potential is Not Just Crystal Ball Gazing
Development potential is often a critical factor when it comes to calculating amounts of compensation payable to landowners…
Talk is Often Just Talk – Commercial Contracts Need to Be in Writing
Claims that binding contracts have been reached orally or on a shake of hands are commonly made, but…
Moving in Together? Do You Understand the Legal Ins and Outs?
Couples who move in together commonly believe that their shares in the property will reflect their respective financial…
Even Acts of Generosity Should Be Properly Documented – Cautionary Tale
Even acts of generosity can lead to litigation if the basis for them is not professionally documented. That…
Property Information Forms – Developer Pays Price for Inaccurate Answers
Property vendors are nowadays routinely required to fill in lengthy information forms, giving answers to a multitude of…
Ever Given Suez Canal Grounding Triggers Guideline Salvage Ruling
When maritime leviathan m.v. Ever Given ran aground in the Suez Canal, a wave of worldwide publicity followed.…
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