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Whatman v Gibson

(1838) 9 Sim 196; 59 ER 333
JurisdictionUnited Kingdom
CourtCourt of Chancery (England and Wales)
Year1838
StatusBinding authority

Key Principle

Where lots are sold under a common deed of mutual restrictions for the general benefit of all purchasers, the restrictions are enforceable in equity by and against successive owners of the lots.

Area of Law

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