Diligent Finance v Alleyne (1972) 23 P & CR 346

Mr Alleyne held the legal title of a house. The name on the conveyance was Erskine Owen Alleyne. His wife registered a class F land charge against the name of Erskine Alleyne (omitting his middle name). Mr Alleyne later mortgaged the property to Diligent Finance who conducted an official search in the correct name.

Held:

Diligent Finance took priority over the wife's interest.

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