Hodgson v Marks

Subject Matter

UNDUE INFLUENCE — Gifts — Voluntary transfer of land — Transfer of house by old lady to lodger — Presumption of undue influence

[1971] Ch 892; [1970] 3 WLR 956; [1970] 3 All ER 513, Ch D

[1971] Ch 892; [1971] 2 WLR 1263; [1971] 2 All ER 684, CA

LAND REGISTRATION — Overriding interest — “Actual occupation” — Beneficial owner living on land with vendor — Whether in “actual occupation of land” — Land Registration Act 1925, s 70 (1) (g)

[1971] Ch 892; [1970] 3 WLR 956; [1970] 3 All ER 513, Ch D

[1971] Ch 892; [1971] 2 WLR 1263; [1971] 2 All ER 684, CA

TRUSTS — Oral — Voluntary transfer of land — No intention of gift — Failure of express oral trust — Whether resulting trust — Law of Property Act 1925, s 53 (1) (b)

[1971] Ch 892; [1970] 3 WLR 956; [1970] 3 All ER 513, Ch D

[1971] Ch 892; [1971] 2 WLR 1263; [1971] 2 All ER 684, CA

Appellate History