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Midland Bank Trust Co Ltd v Green (No 3): FD 1979

Oliver J said: ‘The common law has in relation to the expulsion of Adam and Eve from the Garden of Eden been a trifle selective in its application of the biblical doctrine that ‘even God himself did not pass sentence upon Adam before he was called upon to make his defence’.’

Judges:

Oliver J

Citations:

[1979] Ch 496

Cited by:

AffirmedMidland Bank Trust Co Ltd v Green (No 3) CA 1982
Although the son’s option to purchase was defeated by the sale of the land to his mother, as a result of the fact that it had not been registered under the Land Charges Act 1925, he was still able to pursue a claim in conspiracy against his parents . .
MentionedTchenguiz and Others v Imerman CA 29-Jul-2010
Anticipating a refusal by H to disclose assets in ancillary relief proceedings, W’s brothers wrongfully accessed H’s computers to gather information. The court was asked whether the rule in Hildebrand remained correct. W appealed against an order . .
Lists of cited by and citing cases may be incomplete.

Family, Torts – Other

Updated: 02 May 2022; Ref: scu.421366

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