Watson & Anor v Eyre

Watson & Anor v Eyre

The claimants failed to provide convincing proof of a common continuing intention to limit the legal charge to Worldsunny's liabilities; the evidence showed the defendant intended an all monies charge, and the claimants were advised by independent solicitors. No misrepresentation was established as the defendant intended to advance funds and put solicitors in funds.

Parties
Claimant: Mr Andrew Watson; Claimant: Mrs Susan Michelle Watson; Defendant: Mr Peter Thomas Eyre
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
24 April 2018
Procedural Posture
Civil / Judgment on Preliminary Issues
Outcome
application for rectification and claim for rescission dismissed
Legal Topics
Rectification of Instruments, Misrepresentation, Mortgage and Charges, Guarantees, Rescission

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Parties

Mr Andrew Watson

Claimant

Mrs Susan Michelle Watson

Claimant

Mr Peter Thomas Eyre

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Judgment on Preliminary Issues

  1. 1 Whether the legal charge dated 29 July 2010 should be rectified to reflect the parties' common intention
  2. 2 Whether the legal charge was executed pursuant to a misrepresentation permitting rescission

Ratio Decidendi

The claimants failed to provide convincing proof of a common continuing intention to limit the legal charge to Worldsunny's liabilities; the evidence showed the defendant intended an all monies charge, and the claimants were advised by independent solicitors. No misrepresentation was established as the defendant intended to advance funds and put solicitors in funds.

Court Disposition

application for rectification and claim for rescission dismissed