Construction of old charters
Language: English Series: Times ; 11 May 1992, LT8(1)Publication details: 1992Subject(s): Summary: In "Crown Estate Commissioners v City of London", ChD 6 May 1992, it was held that on the true construction of three Royal Charters of 1444, 1505 and 1638 Smithfield Market was owned in fee simple by the City of London and not by the Crown, but there were certain restrictions upon the uses to which land might be put which were enforceable as a matter of covenant between the City and the Crown.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Law report | London Journal article | WB2819-78 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 7544-1001 |
In "Crown Estate Commissioners v City of London", ChD 6 May 1992, it was held that on the true construction of three Royal Charters of 1444, 1505 and 1638 Smithfield Market was owned in fee simple by the City of London and not by the Crown, but there were certain restrictions upon the uses to which land might be put which were enforceable as a matter of covenant between the City and the Crown.