Law of Property Act 1925 (c. 20)

Part I E+W General Principles as to Legal Estates, Equitable Interests and Powers

Trusts of land E+W

30 Powers of court where trustees for sale refuse to exercise powers. E+W

[F1 (1)] If the trustees for sale refuse to sell or to exercise any of the powers conferred by either of the last two sections, or any requisite consent cannot be obtained, any person interested may apply to the court for a vesting or other order for giving effect to the proposed transaction or for an order directing the trustees for sale to give effect thereto, and the court may make such order as it thinks fit.

[F2 (2) The county court has jurisdiction under this section where the land which is to be dealt with in the court does not exceed the county court limit in capital value or net annual value for rating.]

Textual Amendments

F1 S. 30 renumbered as subsection (1) of that section by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(1), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2(2)

F2 S. 30(2) added by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 148(1), Sch. 2 Pt. II para. 2(1)(3)

Modifications etc. (not altering text)

C1 S. 30(2) modified by County Courts Act 1984 (c. 28, SIF 34), s. 24(2)(c)

C2 S. 30(2) amended by S.I. 1990/776, art. 4(1)(b)