This case study is part of a wider article "No Contract. No Problem?" which explores why legal formalities under the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 matter, what happens when they’re not followed, and how equitable remedies like constructive trusts and proprietary estoppel can sometimes offer a lifeline. Through key cases, it highlights when informal agreements may still hold weight and when “no contract” really does mean “no deal.”
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