Unpacking the Case - Real Estate Law Podcast

*NEWSFLASH* Nicholson v Hale

Davitt Jones Bould

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent Upper Tribunal case, Nicholson v Hale. This case addresses the prescription of easements and the conditions under which rights of way can be claimed. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and judgment, evaluating its significance in determining whether a sign indicating "private property" affects the ability of adjoining landowners to claim a prescriptive right of way.

 

Cases mentioned: 

Nicholson v Hale [2024] UKUT 153

Winterburn v Bennett [2016] EWCA Civ 482]

Betterment Properties (Weymouth) Ltd v Dorset County Council [2014] UKSC 7