Russell Kelsall

High Court dismisses unmeritorious “freeman on the land” claims against mortgage lenders

This article considers the recent High Court decision in Stamp and its dismissal of unmeritorious “freeman on the land” claims against mortgage lenders brought by litigants in person. It considers the steps which led to the court’s decision, an analysis of the court’s reasoning and considers the impact it may have for future claims before the court (including the risk of a claimant being in contempt of court).