Williams V Hensman Case

Summary

Williams v Hensman (1861) is a pivotal case in English trust law, outlining three methods to sever a joint tenancy: an act by a joint tenant on their own share, mutual agreement among all joint tenants, and a course of dealing that indicates an intention to sever the joint tenancy. This case is fundamental in understanding how joint tenancies can be transformed into tenancies in common, providing clarity on the rights and actions required by joint tenants.

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Summari****e the ca****e William**** v Hen****man
Sure! The ca****e of William**** v Hen****man (*) i**** a ****ignificant ca****e in Engli****h tru****t law. It e****tabli****hed the three mode**** by which a joint tenancy can be ****evered, turning it into a tenancy in common:
*. Act of a joint tenant operating upon their own ****hare - A joint tenant can ****ever the joint tenancy by dealing with their ****hare in a way that act**** upon their own intere****t.
*. Mutual agreement - All joint tenant**** can agree to ****ever the joint tenancy and create a tenancy in common.
*. Cour****e of dealing - Conduct of the joint tenant**** that indicate**** they intend to ****ever the joint tenancy.
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