Fitzpatrick And Another v Howe And Others (70 of 2021) [2022] SZSC 33 (3 August 2022)

Case summary

Contract: Immovable property- Sale of- Seller not adequately identified- Purchaser an infant of about five years - Whether purchaser assisted by natural guardian - Validity of alterations on deed of sale - Whether contract wholly in writing - The parol evidence rule The Deeds Registry Act, 1968: Whether sec. 16 (3) of the Act applicable where deed of sale was signed by one spouse -Meaning of the subsection considered

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