Tinsley v Milligan [1994] 1 AC 340

Written By Nicolas Heyes

Court: House of Lords

Basic Facts:

  • Parties: T (Claimant), M (Defendant).

  • Context: Ownership and legal claims over property and business assets.

Issue for the Court: How are legal claims and ownership disputes resolved?

Held: The court ruled that a party can rely on their equitable interest in property acquired through unlawful conduct if they do not need to rely on the illegality itself to establish the interest.

  • Resolution Principles: Disputes are resolved based on evidence of ownership and legal claims principles.

Nicolas Heyes
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