Attorney-General v Trustees of the British Museum: 1903

A right to treasure trove did not pass by general words in a Crown charter, but had to be expressly granted.

Judges:

Farwell J

Citations:

[1903] 2 Ch 598

Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Cited by:

Cited – Crown Estate Commissioners v Roberts and Another ChD 13-Jun-2008
The defendant claimed ownership as Lord Marcher of St Davids of historical rights in foreshores in Pembrokeshire. The claimants sought removal of his cautions against first registration.
Held: Lewison J explored the history of manorial . .
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Land

Updated: 05 May 2022; Ref: scu.269751