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21 Ch D 9
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“…r the possibility of a backdated term; and his dismissal of the suggestion that the tenant might be bound in equity on the principle of Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9 on the basis that it was “rather quaint” is puzzling. Be that as it may, it was clear beyond doubt that in Liverpool the parties intended to be bound by a very…”
“…ing an informal lease as an agreement in equity would normally be that it would be specifically enforceable, and, under the doctrine of Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9, the parties were treated in equity as if the lease had been duly granted on the principle that equity looks on that as done that ought to be done.…”
“…to comply with the formalities required by the Law of Property Act 1925 will be saved by the application of the principle formulated in Walsh v Lonsdale (1882) 21 Ch D 9. But that principle is founded on the existence of a specifically enforceable contract. Since the enactment of section 2 of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous …”