Pritchard v Briggs [2002] 1 P & C.R. 12

Court: Court of Appeal

Basic Facts:

• Parties: P (Claimant), B (Defendant).

• Context: Dispute over property rights and usage.

Issue for the Court: What constitutes fair usage of property?

Held: The court held that a right of pre-emption does not constitute an interest in land until the triggering event occurs, after which it becomes an equitable interest.

Walker LJ

• Fair Usage: Property usage rights are governed by agreements and equitable principles ensuring fairness.