Odunsi v Daodu [2009] EWHC 1764 (Ch) (23 June 2009)

Odunsi v Daodu [2009] EWHC 1764 (Ch) (23 June 2009)

Even on the defendant's own case, the 50% beneficial interest was contingent on making mortgage payments for three years, which he did not do. Therefore, he is not entitled to the claimed share, and the counterclaim fails.

Citation
[2009] EWHC 1764 (Ch)
Parties
Claimant: Irene Odunsi; Defendant: Adekunle Daodu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Chancery Division Civil Claim With Counterclaim / Judgment After Trial of Counterclaim
Outcome
Counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Trusts, Beneficial Ownership, Oral Agreements, Right to Buy, Equitable Remedies
Property Law Equity Constructive Trusts Beneficial Ownership Oral Agreements Right to Buy Equitable Remedies

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Parties

Irene Odunsi

Claimant

Adekunle Daodu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Chancery Division Civil Claim With Counterclaim / Judgment After Trial of Counterclaim

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the defendant is entitled to a 50% beneficial interest in the property under a constructive trust based on an alleged oral agreement and financial contributions
  2. 2 Whether the defendant's failure to make all agreed mortgage payments affects his claimed interest

Ratio Decidendi

Even on the defendant's own case, the 50% beneficial interest was contingent on making mortgage payments for three years, which he did not do. Therefore, he is not entitled to the claimed share, and the counterclaim fails.

Court Disposition

Counterclaim dismissed

Orders

  • Counterclaim for declaration of trust dismissed