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John M’Lean of Lochbuy v Mary M’Lean and Husband: HL 8 Feb 1765

Conditional Bond – Apparent Heir-
A bond was granted by a grandfather to his granddaughter, under the condition that it was not to be alterable, except in the event of her marrying without his consent, or the consent of parties named. She married, after her grandfather’s death, without the requisite consent. Held the bond still good, and binding on the heir taking his estate, though the grandfather only possessed on apparency.

Citations:

[1765] UKHL 2 – Paton – 95, (1765) 2 Paton 95

Links:

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Jurisdiction:

England and Wales

Contract

Updated: 04 May 2022; Ref: scu.560605

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