I would be inclined to say that the County Court Judge - if the case came to court - might consider himself to have a degree of latitude. I can recall an occasion at Willesden County Court where we had a very good case for Possession and a top counsel retained and the Judge said to our Legal 500 list Counsel, "Miss So and so (name of barrister) ,You are not at the Bailey today, this is number 1 Court at Willesden, we are more interested in Justice than the Law". Counsel was outraged and said Oh we can definitely appeal and so forth; the Judge should rule in accordance with precedent, they don't really grasp the significance of costs to clients in making pragmatic decisions.
Some County Court Judges do seem to see themselves as modern versions of Robin Hood and will bend over backwards to prevent people being chucked out. So don't be so sure of yourself. Possession is nine tenths of the law. The deed presuming to chuck out his widow after his death may be held to run contrary to matrimonial law and public policy.
Some County Court Judges do seem to see themselves as modern versions of Robin Hood and will bend over backwards to prevent people being chucked out. So don't be so sure of yourself. Possession is nine tenths of the law. The deed presuming to chuck out his widow after his death may be held to run contrary to matrimonial law and public policy.
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