In Holroyd v Marshall (1862), the House of Lords ruled on the transfer of future property rights. This decision allowed a creditor to take security interests in property yet to be acquired by a debtor, profoundly impacting commercial law and secured transactions law.
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🏛️ Court: House of Lords 🗓️ Judgment Date: 3 August 1861 🗂️ Where Reported: (1861) 11 E.R. 999; (1862) 10 H.L. Cas. 191 📍 Jurisdiction: United Kingdom
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Future Property Rights:Holroyd v Marshall established that future property rights can be transferred, enabling creditors to secure interests in assets not yet acquired by debtors, significantly impacting commercial transactions and financing.