Property and Land

Question 1

King v David Allen [1916]

Answer 1

cinema, licence, advertisement

Facts:
- the claimant was given a licence to advertise on a cinema’s grounds
- when the tenants changed, claimant wanted to continue advertising, but new tenant refused

Principle:
- contractual licences are not proprietary in nature -> not binding

Decision
- Earl Loreburn: licence does not create any interest in the land -> personal and non-proprietary right