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Pursuing an indemnity from the Land Registry following a fraudulent charge

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Published on: 04 February 2014
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Table of contents

  • Original news
  • When is the Land Registry obliged to pay an indemnity?
  • What was the Registrar's argument
  • What about the case law in this area?
  • What did the court decide?
  • What should lawyers do next?

Article summary

Property analysis: In what circumstances is the proprietor of a registered estate or charge entitled to an indemnity from the Land Registry?

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