LEGAL INTERESTS Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
Legal interest
A
rights to land that are less than ownership (e.g. easement, mortgage) that is enforceable against third parties.
2
Q
How do legal interests differ from legal estates?
A
Legal interests do not constitute ownership, but still relate to land and are enforceable in law.
3
Q
easement
A
legal interest that facilitates land use, recognized by ordinary law.
4
Q
Re Ellenborough Park [1956] Ch 131?
A
A right will not be recognized as an easement unless it is sufficiently defined and benefits the first piece of land.
