Proprietary estoppel
Series: Estates Gazette Case Summaries ; [2000] EGCS 95 (29 July 2000)Publication details: 2000Subject(s): Summary: "James v Evans", CA 20 July 2000. Defendant successfully tendered for a farm tenancy and entered occupation. The owner died before a contract was signed, and his sister brought possession proceedings against the defendant. Defendant claimed because he had paid some rent and started work on the farm, a proprietary estoppel had arisen. Judge found all agreements were 'subject to contract' and therefore void. Defendant appealed. Appeal dismissed.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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"James v Evans", CA 20 July 2000. Defendant successfully tendered for a farm tenancy and entered occupation. The owner died before a contract was signed, and his sister brought possession proceedings against the defendant. Defendant claimed because he had paid some rent and started work on the farm, a proprietary estoppel had arisen. Judge found all agreements were 'subject to contract' and therefore void. Defendant appealed. Appeal dismissed.