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Enforcing covenants

Language: English Series: Times ; 18 March 1994, 34 | Independent ; 23 March 1994, 13(2)Publication details: 1994Subject(s): Summary: Rhone & another v Stephens (executrix)" HL 17 March 1994. Affirming the rule established by "Austerberry v Oldham Corporation" (1885), and dismissing an appeal by the plaintiffs, HL held that equity would enforce negative covenants against freehold land, but not positive ones against successors in title of that land.

Rhone & another v Stephens (executrix)" HL 17 March 1994. Affirming the rule established by "Austerberry v Oldham Corporation" (1885), and dismissing an appeal by the plaintiffs, HL held that equity would enforce negative covenants against freehold land, but not positive ones against successors in title of that land.