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Cadogan v McGirk

[1996] 1 WLR 1056; [1996] 4 All ER 643 (CA)
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Appeal (Civil Division)
Year1996
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

The Leasehold Reform, Housing and Urban Development Act 1993 is not to be construed strictly merely because it is expropriatory of the landlord's interest; the court must construe it fairly so as, if possible, to give effect to the advantages Parliament intended to confer on tenants, while not extending rights beyond Parliament's intention.

Area of Law

General

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