Beneficial joint tenancies: a case for abolition?
Language: English Series: Conveyancer & Property Lawyer ; , January-February 1987, 29-35 (7)Publication details: 1987Subject(s): Summary: In the light of changes proposed by the Law Commission in its recent Working Paper on Trusts of Land , the article discusses the legal aspects of joint tenancies and tenancies in common . The principal feature of a joint tenancy is the right of survivorship whereby the longest living of the joint tenants ultimately becomes the sole owner of the property . Considers severance of a joint tenancy and its effect.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS37544 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 5160-1001 |
In the light of changes proposed by the Law Commission in its recent Working Paper on Trusts of Land , the article discusses the legal aspects of joint tenancies and tenancies in common . The principal feature of a joint tenancy is the right of survivorship whereby the longest living of the joint tenants ultimately becomes the sole owner of the property . Considers severance of a joint tenancy and its effect.