A search by an intending chargee had not revealed the existence of a caution on the register which protected a charging order. When the chargee attempted to register the charge, the cautioner was informed. It objected to the registration. Held: The charging order took priority over the later charge, which, being unregistered, took effect only … Continue reading Parkash v Irani Finance Ltd: ChD 1970
Two brothers had acquired land as joint tenants with the aid of a mortgage. Distinct orders were made against each of them charging their respective interests in the land. The mortgagee assigned the mortgage. The brothers held under a trust for sale. The judgment creditor sought to redeem the mortgage which was opposed by the … Continue reading Irani Finance Ltd v Singh: CA 1970
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A mortgagor’s equity of redemption is extinguished when the mortgagee, in the exercise of his power of sale, enters into a contract of sale of the mortgaged property. Millett LJ said: ‘The purpose of making an order under section 36 of the Administration Act 1970 is to enable a mortgagor who has fallen into arrears … Continue reading National and Provincial Building Society v Ahmed: CA 1995
Receivers’ action for possession of mortgaged property Judges: Mann J Citations: [2019] EWHC 2611 (Ch), [2019] WLR(D) 552 Links: Bailii Statutes: Administration of Justice Act 1970 36 39 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Land Updated: 02 September 2022; Ref: scu.642644
Citations: [2008] EWCA Civ 598 Links: Bailii Statutes: Administration of Justice Act 1970 36 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Land Updated: 17 July 2022; Ref: scu.269965
Renewed application for leave to appeal. Judges: Chadwick LJ Citations: [2002] EWCA Civ 817 Links: Bailii Statutes: Access to Justice Act 1999 55, European Convention on Human Rights 8 A1 FP, Administration of Justice Act 1970 36 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Citing: Appeal from – Barclays Bank plc v Alcorn ChD 2002 Hart J said: … Continue reading Barlcays Bank Plc v Alcorn: CA 17 May 2002
The plaintiff mortgagee had had his warrant for possession executed. He now appealed against an order re-instating the mortgagor to possession. Held: The wife had been unaware of the charge, and had not been made party to the proceedings. Nevertheless, the judgment was properly obtained, and the judge had no power to re-instate the claimant. … Continue reading Chater v Mortgage Agency Services Number Two Ltd: CA 3 Apr 2003
Once a warrant for possession had been executed for repossession in mortgage arrears action, it was no longer possible to suspend the warrant again under the Act. Court’s own inherent jurisdiction possible basis where manifold error. Citations: Gazette 15-Jul-1998 Statutes: Administration of Justice Act 1970 36 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Housing Updated: 11 May 2022; … Continue reading Mortgage Agency Services Number Two Ltd v Bal: CA 15 Jul 1998
Appeal against mortgagee possession order. Held: S 36 relief is in practice to be limited to a restricted range of cases – ‘for, if the mortgagor was already in difficulties with his instalments, the chances of his being able to pay off the whole principal as well in a reasonable time must be considered fairly … Continue reading Habib Bank Ltd v Gulabhai Naginbas Tailor: CA 25 May 1982
In order to satisfy the requirements for obtaining statutory relief under the 1970 Act, the mortgagor had to be able to show that he was likely to be able to pay within the reasonable period referred to not only the arrears of instalments but also the principal sum due under the mortgage. Sir John Pennycuick … Continue reading Halifax Building Society v Clark: ChD 1973
The mortgagee sought possession in circumstances in which the mortgagor had allowed a life policy, taken as collateral security, to lapse, but where there had been no default under the mortgage itself. The question arose whether the court could exercise the powers conferred by section 36(2) of the Act in a case where no sums … Continue reading Western Bank Ltd v Schindler: CA 1977
The court considered the combined effect of both sections. Griffiths LJ said: ‘It is the intention of both sections to give a measure of relief to those people who find themselves in temporary financial difficulties, unable to meet their commitments . .
The defendants, a husband and wife, were jointly and severally liable on two joint accounts which were overdrawn. The defendants were joint owners of a house property as joint tenants holding on trust for sale. The plaintiff was seeking a charging order nisi. A charging order was made on land owned by husband and wife … Continue reading National Westminster Bank Ltd v Allen: ChD 1971
K, aged 16, had left home to join what was said to be a religious sect. His whereabouts were unknown. He had been made a ward of court and the Official Solicitor was appointed to represent his interests. He had sent messages to say that he was well and did not wish to return. The … Continue reading Kelly (A Minor) v British Broadcasting Corporation: FD 25 Jul 2000
Electric supply was not made under a contract properly so called, and no offence was committed of harassment for payment. If there is a statutory obligation to enter into a form of agreement the terms of which are laid down, at any rate in their most important respects, there is no contract Citations: Times 24-Feb-1995, … Continue reading Norweb Plc v Dixon: QBD 24 Feb 1995
The appellant was detained under section 37 of the 1983 Act as a mental patient with a restriction under section 41. He sought his release. Held: The standard of proof in such applications remained the balance of probabilities, but that standard was flexible, and varied according to the seriousness of the allegation. The only misdirection … Continue reading AN, Regina (on the Application of) v Mental Health Review Tribunal (Northern Region) and others: CA 21 Dec 2005
Hart J said: ‘It seems to me however, that her general submission on the effect of the Human Rights Act in relationship to a mortgagee’s action for possession is correct, namely, that the matter is regulated by section 36 of the Administration of Justice Act 1970 in a way which draws a balance which Parliament … Continue reading Barclays Bank plc v Alcorn: ChD 2002
The applicant’s property was charged to the defendant. At the time it was not occupied. The mortgage fell into arrears, and after serving notice at the property, the bank took posssession and sold the property at auction. The claimants said the bank should have taken possession only after court proceedings. Held: A lender taking possession … Continue reading Ropaigealach v Barclays Bank plc: CA 6 Jan 1999
The claimant beneficiary in the estate sought damages against solicitors who had acted for the claimant’s brother, the administrator, saying they had allowed him to take control of the assets in the estate. The will provided that property was to be transferred only if the claimant’s brother paid all the Inheritance Tax. It was transferred … Continue reading Roberts v Gill and Co Solicitors and Others: SC 19 May 2010
Massey worked as Crown Life’s manager under 2 contracts, one a contract of employment, the other a contract of general agency. Tax and other contributions were deducted from wages paid under the former, while commission was paid under the agency contract. Under the agency contract Massey could work for other insurance brokers. Later, with Crown … Continue reading Massey v Crown Life Insurance Company: CA 4 Nov 1977
The society had set out to assert that regulations were unlawful in creating a double taxation. It paid money on account of the tax demanded. It won and recovered the sums paid, but the revenue refused to pay any interest accrued on the sums paid. The Society sought to challenge the decision by judicial review. … Continue reading Woolwich Equitable Building Society v Inland Revenue Commissioners (2): HL 20 Jul 1992
(New Zealand) Solicitors resisted requests to disclose papers in breach of legal professional privilege from their professional body investigating allegations of professional misconduct against them.
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The appellant challenged a confiscation order made on his conviction of VAT fraud. It was argued that one could not be made unless a proper notice had been given, and none of the offences occurred before 1995. On the assumption that section 1 of the . .
The defendant had requested the Isle of Man authorities to investigate the part if any taken by the plaintiff in a major fraud. No charges were brought against the plaintiff, but the documents showing suspicion came to be disclosed in the later . .
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