In Tinsley v Milligan (1994), the House of Lords tackled a complex property dispute between former partners. The case considered ownership claims arising from a jointly purchased home, probing issues of equity and trust affecting cohabiting couples and property rights in the UK.
Establishment of Trusts:Tinsley v Milligan clarified the conditions under which a trust can be established in property disputes between cohabiting partners, emphasising the importance of intent and contributions each party makes to the property.
