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Interaction between constructive trusts and section 2(1) of the Law of Property (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1989 (Kahrmann v Harrison-Morgan)

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Published on: 10 December 2019
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Property analysis: The estate of Rainer Kahrmann was entitled to claim an equitable interest in the money received from the sale of property owned by the deceased’s former cohabitant.

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