1 Feb 2023
Neither applicant established a reasonable prospect of success as required by s63A(2) DCO and no other interest-of-justice reason existed; the proposed grounds were without merit on law or fact, and the court therefore refused both the Wife\'s application for leave out of time and the Husband\'s application for leave to appeal.
10 Mar 2016
Plaintiff failed to prove an objective common intention that he should have a beneficial interest or that he acted to his detriment in reliance on such intention: initial payments and mortgage liabilities were paid and borne by defendant (with mother and friend funding), plaintiff's periodic payments were for use and enjoyment and matched a tenancy arrangement, alleged contributions and renovations lacked credible documentary support; therefore defendant is sole beneficial owner, Tenancy Agreement is valid, and defendant succeeds on counterclaim for vacant possession and mesne profits.