Without a deed, as required under s52 LPA 1925, do you then end up needing consideration for an enforceable contract of sale under s2 LP(MP)A 1989, so as to be able to exercise your equitable rights under Walsh v Lonsdale?
Without a deed, as required under s52 LPA 1925, do you then end up needing consideration for an enforceable contract of sale under s2 LP(MP)A 1989, so as to be able to exercise your equitable rights under Walsh v Lonsdale?
Hi Jilly
Without more facts as to the transaction, I'll just say that for Walsh v Lonsdale to apply, the contract must be specifically enforceable. This is because specific performance renders the contract inevitable. So for a specifically enforceable contract, you need a valid contract satisfying the requirements of Section 2 LP(MP)A1989, you need consideration and there must be no defence to specific performance (e.g. unconscionable conduct).
without more facts as to the transaction, i'll just say that for walsh v lonsdale to apply, the contract must be specifically enforceable. This is because specific performance renders the contract inevitable. So for a specifically enforceable contract, you need a valid contract satisfying the requirements of section 2 lp(mp)a1989, you need consideration and there must be no defence to specific performance (e.g. Unconscionable conduct).