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Gabriel v Little

[2013] EWCA Civ 1513
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtEngland and Wales Court of Appeal
Year2013
StatusBinding authority

Summary

A Pallant v Morgan constructive trust arises where parties share a common understanding before acquisition that one will acquire property for their joint benefit.

Key Principle

Pallant v Morgan equity; constructive trust arising from pre-acquisition arrangement; common understanding to acquire property and share benefit

Area of Law

trusts

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