Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust (Respondent) v Housing Solutions Ltd (Appellant)
Case ID: UKSC 2019/0006
Case summary
Issue(s)
The correct approach to the ‘public interest’ requirement on an application for the modification or discharge of restrictive covenants under section 84 of the Law of Property Act 1925.
Facts
The appellant’s predecessor in title, Millgate Developments Ltd, built housing units on land near Maidenhead, in breach of restrictive covenants benefitting the adjoining land where a children’s hospice has been constructed. After the housing units were completed, Millgate applied for the modification or discharge of the restrictive covenants pursuant to s 84 Law of Property Act 1925. The Upper Tribunal granted the application, subject to the payment of compensation to the respondent, but the Court of Appeal overturned that decision and refused the s 84 application.
Judgment appealed
Parties
Appellant(s)
Housing Solutions Ltd
Respondent(s)
Alexander Devine Children's Cancer Trust
Appeal
Justices
Lord Kerr, Lord Lloyd-Jones, Lord Kitchin, Lord Hamblen, Lord Burrows
Hearing start date
20 Jul 2020
Hearing finish date
20 Jul 2020
| Watch hearing | ||
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| 20 Jul 2020 | Morning session | Afternoon session |
Judgment details
Judgment date
06 November 2020
Neutral citation
[2020] UKSC 45
| Watch Judgment summary | |
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| 06 November 2020 | Judgment summary |