Westminster Bank Ltd v Lee

Subject Matter

HUSBAND AND WIFE — Property — Matrimonial home — Desertion by husband — Mortgage — Equitable mortgage by husband — Occupation by deserted wife — Desertion prior to mortgage — Wife's interest an equity not an equitable interest or estate — Subject to claim by mortgagee without notice — Constructive notice not imputed to mortgagee.

HUSBAND AND WIFE — Property — Matrimonial home — Desertion by husband — Mortgage — Equitable mortgage by husband — Occupation by deserted wife — Desertion prior to mortgage — Wife's interest an equity not an equitable interest or estate — Subject to claim by mortgagee without notice — Constructive notice not imputed to mortgagee.