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Claiming an interest in someone else’s property—common intention (family home) constructive trusts (Sandford v Oliver)

Published on: 23 September 2019

Published by: LexisPSL

Claiming an interest in someone else’s property—common intention (family home) constructive trusts (Sandford v Oliver)
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Article summary

Private Client analysis: Matthew Mills, barrister at Radcliffe Chambers, considers the lessons we can still learn from a recent family home constructive trust decision. Sign in or take a trial to read the full analysis.

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