2020

Miller, Marlene v Graham, Leroy

Claim for 50% share in property not the family home - Parties cohabiting - Whether spouses - Termnation of cohabitation - Direct and indirect contribution s towards acquisition of roperty not hte family home - Property Rights of Spouses Act S. 13(1)(a), 4(1)(b), 14(2), 14(3) and 14(4).

Palmer, Cavelle v Dayes, Mauvelette

Application for Interlocutory Injunction – Whether arguable claim with real prospect of success - Whether Claimant entitled to 60 percent share of property – Whether  Will valid - Proprietary and/or equitable estoppel - Whether promise made in deceased’s lifetime can bind estate - Whether damages an adequate remedy - Justice of the case.

Baker, Ailette v Gordon, Liston

Ownership of Land - Constructive Trust - Whether there is Sufficient Evidence of Common Intention - Proprietary Estoppel - Defendant admits receiving a sum of money - Whether moneys advanced was a loan or whether there is sufficient evidence of encouragement, promise or assurance to build on the land, giving rise to a reasonable expectation of proprietary interest in the land.

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