Tinsley v Milligan [1994] 1 A.C. 340 is a case in Equity concerning title to land. Facts: Claimant and defendant were two single women who ran business together. They bought a house in which they both lived but the house was registered under only one name in order to perpetrate social security fraud. After a…
Cases: Equity & Trusts
Pirbright v Salwey [1896] W. N. 86
Pirbright v. Salwey [1896] W. N. 86 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns the validity of a trust. Facts: In Pirbright v. Salwey [1896] W. N. 86, a trust was held for the purpose of maintaining graves ‘so as long as the law allows’. Issue: Whether the trust was valid or not under…
Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326
Also known as: Smith v Abbott Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns the validity of a trust. Facts: In Re Abbotts Fund Trusts [1900] 2 Ch. 326, in his will, Dr. Abbott left ample means for the support of his family, some of whom were…
Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478
Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478 is an Equity and Trusts case. It concerns a gift made by Donatio Mortis Causa (DMC). Facts: In Gardner v Parker [1818] 56 E.R. 478, on his death bed, a settlor made a gift of a bond by saying ‘there, take that and keep it’. He died two…
Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606
Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606 is an Equity and Trusts case. Furthermore, it concerns a trust rendered void due to uncertainty of subject matter. Facts: In Re Wait [1927] 1 Ch. 606, W purchased 1,000 tons of wheat. The next day, he sold 500 tons of the bulk to a sub-purchaser (X). However, by…