A mortgage by deed gives the mortgagee the power of sale. This is implied by the Conveyancing Act. In addition, most mortgages by deed incorporate specific powers of sale supplementing the statutory power in detail. In order to affect a sale, the mortgagee will usually require possession of the property unless surrendered. Where the property […]
A receiver may be appointed to mortgage a property in order to exercise the powers prescribed by the mortgage. Generally, they include powers to receive and collect the rent and pay it to the mortgagees/charges. Often the receiver will have more extensive powers, including powers to sell. A receiver may be granted only in relation […]
The Lands Tribunal for Northern Ireland is established as a court of record by the Lands Tribunal and Compensation Act (Northern Ireland) 1964. It consists of a President and such number, if any, of other members as the Minister for Finance from time to time determines with the agreement of the Northern Ireland Judicial Appointments […]
Under the Justice Act, 2002 a separate Attorney General was to be appointed for Northern Ireland when the Department of Justice is devolved (already happened). The Secretary of State for Northern Ireland continues to be responsible for a number of minor matters which have not been excepted and reserved matters which have not been devolved […]
Historically, Ireland had a distinct legal system from England, Wales, and Scotland, although certain laws were applicable to the entire United Kingdom. Northern Ireland law is derived from various sources. Similar to the Republic of Ireland, pre-1921 legislation may still apply. Many UK statutes applied exclusively to Ireland, such as the Landlord and Tenant Ireland […]
If it appears to a District Council that premises are in a defective state, such as to be prejudicial to health or a nuisance, and that an unreasonable delay in remedying the defective state would arise by following the procedure in the Public Health Act concerning statutory nuisances, it may serve on the person to […]
Identifying cattle for disease control purposes A cattle passport is required for each animal. It is necessary to submit passport applications to the British Cattle Movement Service (BCMS). There are 27 days in which to register the birth of a calf and apply for its passport. Appeals against refused passport applications may be supported by […]
Boundaries Registration of title has been compulsory in England and Wales since 1990. Where title land is registered, its extent can be shown by reference to the public Land Registry maps. The Land Registry maps are available on line through a number of information channels. Land Registry plans do not give the precise position of […]
General There is a legal obligation to provide for the welfare of calves, pigs and laying hens kept for farming or breeding purposes. A person responsible for farmed animals must take reasonable steps to ensure their welfare. Exactly what is required will depend on the species and its needs, as well as on its age […]
Specified diseases in animals A farmer who suspects that any animal is infected with a specified disease must immediately notify a State Veterinary Service Divisional Veterinary Manager and not move anything from the premises that might spread disease. Further compliance issues may arise. The specified diseases include: African horse sickness Brucellosis caused by Brucella melitensis […]