Zaman v Portsmouth City Council
The judge was entitled to find that completion of a form of authority was a condition precedent to payment under the scheme, based on the policy, contract, and conduct of the parties. No breach of contract was established regarding supervision, and the legal charge was materially altered but no remedy was sought. An equitable charge existed by common intention.
- Parties
- Claimant and Appellant: Dr Munir Zaman; Defendant and Respondent: Portsmouth City Council
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 21 December 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
- Outcome
- Appeal dismissed
- Legal Topics
- Condition Precedent, Breach of Contract, Material Alteration of Deed, Equitable Charge, Statutory Housing Assistance
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Parties
Dr Munir Zaman
Claimant and Appellant
Portsmouth City Council
Defendant and Respondent
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether completion of a form of authority was a condition precedent to payment under the scheme
- 2 Whether the City Council acted in breach of contract by ceasing supervision of works
- 3 Whether the legal charge was enforceable
Ratio Decidendi
The judge was entitled to find that completion of a form of authority was a condition precedent to payment under the scheme, based on the policy, contract, and conduct of the parties. No breach of contract was established regarding supervision, and the legal charge was materially altered but no remedy was sought. An equitable charge existed by common intention.
Court Disposition
Appeal dismissed
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