Hansford v Dawson (Beneficial Interests, Trusts and Restrictions : Matrimonial and Similar Disputes): LRA 17 Apr 2014

LRA Resulting or constructive trusts – respondent the sole registered proprietor of a property – parties in a relationship prior to respondent purchasing the property and becoming engaged to marry – parties live together in the property for over five years — applicant contributing to the costs of the household including the mortgage instalments – applicant carrying out works to improve the property – claim by applicant to have a beneficial interest in the property – issues as to whether the parties had a common intention as to ownership prior to the purchase of the property or as a result of the works being carried out – issue as to whether the parties agreed the applicant should have a beneficial interest in the house at the time of separation – effect of the engagement.

[2014] EWLandRA 2013 – 0388
Bailii
England and Wales

Registered Land, Trusts

Updated: 11 November 2021; Ref: scu.546258