[tomjordan91]

Hi, i'm having a bit of a problem understanding a point in the pre-release for my land law exam! There is a section about joint tenancies which states that 6 friends (G, H, I, J, K and L) contributed equally to the price of a property and become joint tenants. One of the scenarios refers to I's wish to sever her interest and communicates this by letter to J, who receives the letter but never reads it. I know that from Re 88 Berkeley Road and Kinch v Bullard that this still renders severance valid as long as the notice is effectively delivered despite the fact that it is never read. However I am confused because I also read that communication of severance must be delivered to all joint tenants. Therefore this would technically make the entire point regarding the letter irrelevant? Is it as straightforward as that or have I misunderstood something? Thanks!

[ktwolves]

If the letter is for the attention of all parties?

[tomjordan91]

No it says it is only addressed to J, who receives it and puts it in the pocket of his jeans to read later. He then forgets about the letter and washes the jeans. I found it a bit strange that it would be included this if it is only addressed to one of the parties?

[ktwolves]

Difference between notification and delivery

The letter can be addressed to one, the content of letter may be specific for the attention of all, this is the point you will be making.
c/o (care of) is the practical way it is done. Once is posted it is effective, there is nothing anyone can do about it.