Odunsi v Daodu

Odunsi v Daodu

The defendant did not fulfil the alleged condition of making mortgage contributions for three years, so even if the agreement existed, he would not be entitled to a 50% beneficial interest in the property or its proceeds.

Parties
Claimant: Irene Odunsi; Defendant: Adekunle Daodu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
23 June 2009
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment After Trial of Counterclaim
Outcome
Counterclaim dismissed
Legal Topics
Constructive Trusts, Beneficial Ownership, Right to Buy, Oral Agreements
Property Law Trusts Constructive Trusts Beneficial Ownership Right to Buy Oral Agreements

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Parties

Irene Odunsi

Claimant

Adekunle Daodu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / 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

Ratio Decidendi

The defendant did not fulfil the alleged condition of making mortgage contributions for three years, so even if the agreement existed, he would not be entitled to a 50% beneficial interest in the property or its proceeds.

Court Disposition

Counterclaim dismissed

Orders

  • Counterclaim for declaration of trust dismissed