You've Crossed the Line: Brown v Ridley [2024]

In this Newsflash episode, Lizzie Collin is joined by Richard Snape, Head of Legal Training, to unpack Brown v Ridley.What looked like a technical boundary dispute raises much bigger questions about how easily land can be lost and how carefully owners must act to protect it.Richard revisits the core principles of adverse possession, and explains where the first instance decision went wrong. He then explores the court's reasoning and what this means in practice for landowners, developers and advisers.Relevant Cases: Brown v Ridley [2024]Zarb v Parry [2011] IAM Group v Chowdrey [2012]Get in touch! Training & Free Webinars for Property Professionals:Would you like to keep up to date with the latest in real estate law? Davitt Jones Bould offers legal training tailored to your organisation’s needs, delivered in person across the UK or remotely. We also run free monthly webinars through for surveyors, solicitors, and property professionals across sectors. To sign up or learn more, visit our events page here or email [email protected] for information and booking.  This podcast is for informational purposes only and is not intended to provide legal or professional advice. No liability is accepted by Davitt Jones Bould for any reliance placed on its content. Get in touch!