Hearings
England & Wales
26 Jun 1980 [1981] Ch 333; [1980] 3 WLR 869; [1980] 3 All ER 503, Ch D (Dillon J)
18 Nov 1981 [1982] Ch 277; [1982] 2 WLR 397; [1982] 1 All ER 524, CA
Attorney-General of the Duchy of Lancaster v G E Overton (Farms) Ltd
Subject Matter
CROWN — Prerogative — Treasure trove — Finding of coins with low silver content — Whether silver coins — Whether treasure trove limited to objects of “substantial” gold or silver content
[1981] Ch 333; [1982] Ch 277; [1980] 3 WLR 869; [1982] 2 WLR 397
LAW REFORM — Whether necessary — Treasure trove — Need to protect antiquities found in earth
Appellate History
Attorney-General of the Duchy of Lancaster v G E Overton (Farms) Ltd [1981] Ch 333; [1980] 3 WLR 869; [1980] 3 All ER 503, Ch D
Decision of Dillon J affirmed
Attorney-General of the Duchy of Lancaster v G E Overton (Farms) Ltd [1982] Ch 277; [1982] 2 WLR 397; [1982] 1 All ER 524, CA