Arogundade v Arogundade

Arogundade v Arogundade

The claimant made proven contributions totalling £62,000 towards the purchase price of the flat, entitling her to a 30% beneficial interest under a resulting trust, based on documentary evidence and corroboration by Mr Sodiende.

Parties
Claimant: Muinat Titilayo Arogundade; Defendant: Assan Arogundade
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
06 July 2005
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment
Outcome
Claim partly allowed
Legal Topics
Resulting Trust, Beneficial Interest, Contributions to Property Purchase, Marital Property Dispute
Property Law Trusts Family Law Resulting Trust Beneficial Interest Contributions to Property Purchase Marital Property Dispute

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Parties

Muinat Titilayo Arogundade

Claimant

Assan Arogundade

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the claimant contributed to the purchase price of the flat and is entitled to a beneficial interest
  2. 2 Determination of the proportion of beneficial interest based on contributions

Ratio Decidendi

The claimant made proven contributions totalling £62,000 towards the purchase price of the flat, entitling her to a 30% beneficial interest under a resulting trust, based on documentary evidence and corroboration by Mr Sodiende.

Court Disposition

Claim partly allowed

Orders

  • Declaration that the claimant is entitled to a 30% share in the beneficial interest in the property known as No 5, Grove Hall Court, Hall Road, St John’s Wood.
  • Court to hear counsel on consequential directions and form of order.