Appeal to acquire freehold fails

Appeal to acquire freehold fails - 1988 - EGCS (1988) 178 .

In Lester and Another v Ridd , CA 20 December 1988, tenants claimed entitlement to acquire freehold interest, under the Leasehold Reform Act 1967 . The premises were used for agricultural purposes up to 1963. At issue was whether the property was held under an agricultural tenancy. CA held that it was. Appeal dismissed.