Licences and proprietary estoppel

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. What is a licence?

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. The claimant in Wood v Leadbitter had purchased a ticket to watch the races from the grandstand and enclosure for four days. The court held that this amounted to a contractual licence. On the issue of revocation of licences what did the court hold?

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. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

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. Which of the following statements is true?

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. In Errington v Errington, Denning LJ concluded that a contractual licence existed, following a promise made by the father to his son and daughter-in-law that the house would be conveyed to them if they continued with the mortgage payments. In Denning's LJ view, what was the effect of such a finding upon future purchasers?

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. Ashburn Anstalt v Arnold undertook a review of the reasoning in Errington v Errington. The court in Ashburn concluded that the decision was correct, but the reasoning in Errington was wrong. Which of the following statements is correct?

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. Which of the following statements is true?

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. Anthony, an alcoholic, has lived with Olivia for the last five years. When they first met, Olivia was training to be a doctor, and she continued with her training even after she started cohabiting with Anthony. Anthony's health has deteriorated in the last three years and he has had to rely heavily on Olivia for help on a day-to-day-basis. Consequently, Olivia gave up her career to look after Anthony, following repeated assurances that 'when I'm dead you will get the house, the lot'. Anthony died last week and his will has made no provision for Olivia. Anthony's niece, Julia, will inherit his house and all his savings. Which of the following statements is correct?

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. The courts, when satisfying the equity arising through a proprietary estoppel, will take a number of factors into consideration. Which of the following statements is true?

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