Hypo Mortgage Services v Robinson [1997]

Key Points of the Case:

• Context: The case involved determining the status of interests related to property ownership and occupation.

• Nourse LJ's Ruling: Nourse LJ described certain interests as “shadows of occupation” of their parents, highlighting the limited and often challenging nature of verifying these interests, especially when dealing with children.

• Justification: The ruling acknowledged the practical difficulties in making inquiries about the involvement or presence of children in property matters.