Paul Wilmshurt appears in Court of Appeal boundary agreements case

Leading property law barrister Paul Wilmshurst, is appearing in the Court of Appeal in a significant case concerning boundary agreements in boundary disputes.

The hearing will be streamed live on YouTube at 10:30 today. Click here to watch.

The appeal, White v Alder, concerns whether a property owner can be bound by a boundary agreement made by their predecessor without their knowledge prior to purchase. The case raises important questions about land ownership, property boundaries, and the enforceability of informal agreements.

Boundary disputes are among the most contentious issues in property law, and this appeal presents an opportunity for the Court of Appeal to clarify the extent to which historic agreements can determine boundaries for future owners.

Paul Wilmshurst is representing the Appellant, arguing that property owners should not be bound by agreements of which they had no notice before acquiring their land. The outcome of this case will have important implications that all property lawyers will need to understand.