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Alexander v West Bromwich Mortgage Co Ltd

[2016] EWCA Civ 496
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (England and Wales)
Year2016
StatusBinding authority

Summary

Court of Appeal considered unfair relationship under Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.140A in mortgage context and court's power to reopen credit agreements in possession proceedings.

Key Principle

mortgage possession; unfair relationship under Consumer Credit Act 1974 s.140A; court's power to reopen credit agreements

Area of Law

property

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