Chattey and another v Farndale Holdings Inc and others
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; [1997] 06 EG 152-160(9)Publication details: 1997Subject(s): Summary: CA 11 October 1996. Appellant signed contracts with PWA to take subunderleases of flats to be constructed. Contracts, which were conditional on the granting of planning permission, made provision for a deposit of 20%. PWA became insolvent and the plaintiffs appealed the decision to dismiss their claim for return of their deposits, contending they had liens on the property to protect the deposits. "Held" the purchasers of flats to be constructed are entitled to lien to secure their deposits.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS56637 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 24974-1001 |
CA 11 October 1996. Appellant signed contracts with PWA to take subunderleases of flats to be constructed. Contracts, which were conditional on the granting of planning permission, made provision for a deposit of 20%. PWA became insolvent and the plaintiffs appealed the decision to dismiss their claim for return of their deposits, contending they had liens on the property to protect the deposits. "Held" the purchasers of flats to be constructed are entitled to lien to secure their deposits.