United Kingdom Leading Case common intention constructive trustbeneficial interests in the homeactual occupationdetrimental reliance

Lloyds Bank plc v Rosset

[1990] UKHL 14; [1991] 1 AC 107

JurisdictionUnited Kingdom

CourtHouse of Lords

Year1990

StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

A common-intention constructive trust in the home arises either from an express agreement plus detrimental reliance, or, absent agreement, only from direct contributions to the purchase price; and renovation/occupation work is not 'actual occupation' fixing priority before completion.

Area of Law

Land & Property

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Prudential Assurance Co Ltd v London Residuary Body [1991] UKHL 10; [1992] 2 AC 386

Abbey National Building Society v Cann [1990] UKHL 3; [1991] 1 AC 56

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