In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin sits down with Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training at Davitt Jones Bould to discuss the recent county court case, Merlin Real Estate Ltd v Balaam. The case is in relation to easements, particularly the intensification of use. Richard provides an in-depth analysis of the case's background and evaluates the case law on the construction of express grants of rights of way and its limitations.
Cases mentioned:
Merlin Real Estate Ltd v Balaam [2024]
White v Grand Hotel, Eastbourne [1913]
Alvis v Harrison (1990)
Jelbert v Davis [1968]
