CAPE Law Unit 2 · 2015 · Paper 2 · Question 6(b)

Mr Smartman promises Chin a parcel of his land in exchange for maintaining the land and growing crops. Relying on this, Chin constructs a house and works the land for ten years. Mr Smartman then serves him a one-month notice to vacate, which Chin disputes, claiming an interest in the property.

Using TWO decided cases to illustrate your answer, explain to Chin whether or not he can succeed in his claim for an interest in the property.