The priority of dealings with equitable interests in land: section 137 of the Law of Property Act 1925 or registration?
Language: English Series: Conveyancer & Property Lawyer ; January/February 1993, 22-38(9)Publication details: 1993Subject(s): Summary: `Section 137` is an example of a legal provision which has acquired a distinct meaning without having been considered in the courts. Similarly, s2(4)(iii) of the Land Charges Act 1972 has not come under judicial scrutiny in relation to dealings with equitable interests. This article questions the validity of linking these two provisions in the manner expressed by the "Law Commission working paper on mortgages".| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Journal article | London Journal article | ABS48127 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 65133-1001 |
`Section 137` is an example of a legal provision which has acquired a distinct meaning without having been considered in the courts. Similarly, s2(4)(iii) of the Land Charges Act 1972 has not come under judicial scrutiny in relation to dealings with equitable interests. This article questions the validity of linking these two provisions in the manner expressed by the "Law Commission working paper on mortgages".