''Abbott v Abbott''
007UKPC 53 was advice from the
Privy Council
A privy council is a body that advises the head of state of a state, typically, but not always, in the context of a monarchic government. The word "privy" means "private" or "secret"; thus, a privy council was originally a committee of the mon ...
on a case from the Court of Appeal of Antigua and Barbuda, that is relevant for
English land law
English land law is the law of real property in England and Wales. Because of its heavy historical and social significance, land is usually seen as the most important part of English property law. Ownership of land has its roots in the feudal ...
and concerns the nature of
constructive trusts
A constructive trust is an equitable remedy imposed by a court to benefit a party that has been wrongfully deprived of its rights due to either a person obtaining or holding a legal property right which they should not possess due to unjust enri ...
.
Facts
Mr. and Mrs. Abbott were in Antigua and Barbuda and were married.
There the shares would still be determined by property law. Mr Abbott was the registered owner. Mr Abbott did not dispute that Mrs Abbott had a share, but disputed the amount.
Judgment
Baroness Hale, delivering the opinion of the Board, said the following.
See also
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English land law
English land law is the law of real property in England and Wales. Because of its heavy historical and social significance, land is usually seen as the most important part of English property law. Ownership of land has its roots in the feudal ...
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English property law
English property law refers to the law of acquisition, sharing and protection of valuable assets in England and Wales. While part of the United Kingdom, many elements of Scots property law are different. In England, property law encompasses four ...
Notes
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References
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English land case law
2007 in Antigua and Barbuda
2007 in case law
Judicial Committee of the Privy Council cases on appeal from Antigua and Barbuda