Thomson v Humphrey [2009] EWHC 3576 (Ch) (25 June 2009)

Thomson v Humphrey [2009] EWHC 3576 (Ch) (25 June 2009)

The claimant failed to establish, on the evidence, any express or inferred common intention that she should have a beneficial interest in Church Farm. Her domestic contributions, running of the tack shop, and alleged project management were insufficient to establish a constructive trust. There was no evidence of detrimental reliance sufficient to give rise to a beneficial interest. The claim to proceeds of the Long Stratton property was unsupported by evidence and not made out.

Citation
[2009] EWHC 3576 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant/respondent: Jane Thomson; Defendant/appellant: Roy Victor Humphrey
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
25 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Part 8 Claim (beneficial Interest in Property) / High Court Appeal From County Court
Outcome
Claim dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Trusts, Beneficial Ownership, Cohabitation, Proprietary Estoppel
Property Law Equity Trusts Constructive Trusts Beneficial Ownership Cohabitation Proprietary Estoppel

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Parties

Jane Thomson

Claimant/respondent

Roy Victor Humphrey

Defendant/appellant

Procedural Posture

Part 8 Claim (beneficial Interest in Property) / High Court Appeal From County Court

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant has a beneficial interest in Church Farm
  2. 2 Whether there was a common intention to share beneficial ownership
  3. 3 Whether the claimant acted to her detriment in reliance on such intention

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant failed to establish, on the evidence, any express or inferred common intention that she should have a beneficial interest in Church Farm. Her domestic contributions, running of the tack shop, and alleged project management were insufficient to establish a constructive trust. There was no evidence of detrimental reliance sufficient to give rise to a beneficial interest. The claim to proceeds of the Long Stratton property was unsupported by evidence and not made out.

Court Disposition

Claim dismissed

Orders

  • Claimant has no beneficial interest in Church Farm
  • No order for sale of Church Farm