“The Supreme Court unanimously dismissed the appeal concerning whether the Court of Appeal had erred in its application of the Patel v Mirza guidelines. Consequently, the respondent’s claim was not barred by the illegality defence. The respondent had had a business connection with Mr Mitchell. She agreed with Mr Mitchell in writing to provide her name on applications for mortgages over a number of properties in which Mr Mitchell had, or would have, an interest, including a leasehold flat in London. That property is the subject of this litigation …” (more)
[UK Supreme Court Blog, 30 October]
First posted 2020-10-30 16:28:04
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