Sophia Drewe v Bradley Benjamin Drewe

Sophia Drewe v Bradley Benjamin Drewe

The Tribunal found Bradley Drewe did sign the Deed of Trust, but Sophia Drewe failed to rebut the presumption of undue influence arising from their mother-son relationship and the unusual nature of the transaction. Bradley Drewe did not act with full, free, and informed consent, and received no independent advice. The Deed of Trust is set aside for undue influence.

Parties
Applicant: Sophia Drewe; Respondent: Bradley Benjamin Drewe
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
15 August 2025
Procedural Posture
Land Registration Reference and Application to Set Aside Trust Deed / Final Judgment
Outcome
Deed of Trust set aside for undue influence; restriction application refused; no order as to costs unless applied for.
Legal Topics
Declaration of Trust, Forgery, Restriction, Undue Influence, Misrepresentation
Property Law Equity Land Registration Declaration of Trust Forgery Restriction Undue Influence Misrepresentation

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Parties

Sophia Drewe

Applicant

Bradley Benjamin Drewe

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Land Registration Reference and Application to Set Aside Trust Deed / Final Judgment

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Deed of Trust dated 25 February 2021 was signed by Bradley Drewe
  2. 2 Whether the Deed of Trust is vitiated by undue influence
  3. 3 Whether a restriction should be entered against the title to 22 Horton Avenue

Ratio Decidendi

The Tribunal found Bradley Drewe did sign the Deed of Trust, but Sophia Drewe failed to rebut the presumption of undue influence arising from their mother-son relationship and the unusual nature of the transaction. Bradley Drewe did not act with full, free, and informed consent, and received no independent advice. The Deed of Trust is set aside for undue influence.

Court Disposition

Deed of Trust set aside for undue influence; restriction application refused; no order as to costs unless applied for.

Orders

  • Deed of Trust dated 25 February 2021 set aside
  • Application for restriction against title to 22 Horton Avenue refused