Andrew Grijns v Janice Grijns & Ors

Andrew Grijns v Janice Grijns & Ors

The claimant's claims were wholly unfounded, his evidence as to assurances was untrue and constructed for litigation, and his conduct was outside the norm, warranting indemnity costs; the defendants' conduct regarding mediation and settlement was reasonable and did not justify any costs penalty.

Parties
Claimant: Andrew Grijns; First Defendant: Janice Grijns; Second Defendant: Julian Grijns; Third Defendant: David Grijns; Fourth Defendant: Derek Grijns
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
11 November 2025
Procedural Posture
Civil / Post Trial Costs Ruling
Outcome
Claimant's claims dismissed; defendants' counterclaim succeeded except for limited accounting period.
Legal Topics
Proprietary Estoppel, Trespass, Costs, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Beneficial Ownership
Property Law Trusts and Probate Civil Procedure Proprietary Estoppel Trespass Costs Alternative Dispute Resolution Beneficial Ownership

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Parties

Andrew Grijns

Claimant

Janice Grijns

First Defendant

Julian Grijns

Second Defendant

David Grijns

Third Defendant

Derek Grijns

Fourth Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Post Trial Costs Ruling

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant was entitled to a beneficial interest in the property by proprietary estoppel
  2. 2 Whether the claimant's occupation constituted trespass
  3. 3 Incidence and basis of costs

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant's claims were wholly unfounded, his evidence as to assurances was untrue and constructed for litigation, and his conduct was outside the norm, warranting indemnity costs; the defendants' conduct regarding mediation and settlement was reasonable and did not justify any costs penalty.

Court Disposition

Claimant's claims dismissed; defendants' counterclaim succeeded except for limited accounting period.

Orders

  • Janice Grijns declared sole legal and beneficial owner of 31 and 31A Bury Walk, Chelsea.
  • Andrew Grijns declared trespasser since 1 August 2023.