Lodge v Wakefield MCC
Language: English Series: Estates Gazette ; (1995) 38 EG 136-138 (3)Publication details: 1995Subject(s): Summary: CA 21 March 1995. In 1969 the plaintiff (L) was granted an oral tenancy by the predecessor of the defendant (W) of 11.9 acres. In 1970 W agreed to the quarterly rent being paid half-yearly. L has paid no rent since 1974 and sought a declaration that he had acquired title to the land by adverse possession. The county court dismissed his claim. L appealed. Appeal allowed because L`s possession of the land was adverse for the purpose of the Limitation Act 1980 Sch 1 para 8(1).| Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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| Law report | London Journal article | ABS53597 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | 1 | Available | 5257-1001 |
CA 21 March 1995. In 1969 the plaintiff (L) was granted an oral tenancy by the predecessor of the defendant (W) of 11.9 acres. In 1970 W agreed to the quarterly rent being paid half-yearly. L has paid no rent since 1974 and sought a declaration that he had acquired title to the land by adverse possession. The county court dismissed his claim. L appealed. Appeal allowed because L`s possession of the land was adverse for the purpose of the Limitation Act 1980 Sch 1 para 8(1).