Hill v Hill [2004] NSWSC 1205

Hill v Hill [2004] NSWSC 1205

Mr Hill is entitled to protection for any equitable claim arising from improvements, but Mrs Hill’s undertaking to hold proceeds in trust provides sufficient protection. The caveat should be removed under s.74MA, and Mrs Hill is entitled to vacant possession, with Mr Hill allowed fourteen days to vacate.

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Parties
Plaintiff: June Dorothy Hill; Defendant: Peter Russell Hill
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
29 November 2004
Procedural Posture
Order for Removal of Caveat / Final Hearing
Outcome
Order for removal of caveat made; order for vacant possession granted.
Legal Topics
Caveats, Removal of Caveat, Interests in Land, Constructive Trust, Vacant Possession
Property Law Equity Caveats Removal of Caveat Interests in Land Constructive Trust Vacant Possession

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Parties

June Dorothy Hill

Plaintiff

Peter Russell Hill

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Order for Removal of Caveat / Final Hearing

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the caveat registered by Mr Hill should be removed under s.74MA of the Real Property Act 1900
  2. 2 Whether Mr Hill has an equitable interest in the property or proceeds of sale
  3. 3 Whether Mrs Hill is entitled to vacant possession

Ratio Decidendi

Mr Hill is entitled to protection for any equitable claim arising from improvements, but Mrs Hill’s undertaking to hold proceeds in trust provides sufficient protection. The caveat should be removed under s.74MA, and Mrs Hill is entitled to vacant possession, with Mr Hill allowed fourteen days to vacate.

Court Disposition

Order for removal of caveat made; order for vacant possession granted.

Orders

  • Order for removal of caveat registered by Mr Hill against property title under s.74MA Real Property Act 1900.
  • Order for vacant possession granted to Mrs Hill.