Reviewed case brief
Ramcoomar Koondoo v John McQueen
(1872) LR Supp Vol 209 (Privy Council)
The real owner who placed property in another's name (benami) is estopped from claiming against an innocent purchaser for value without notice.
- Court
- Privy Council
- Year
- 1872
- Subjects
- Property Law
- Reviewed
- 2026-06-30
Rule established
Bona fide purchaser from benami holder acquires good title against real owner who consented to benami
Facts
Issues
Held
Ratio decidendi
How to use it in an exam
Editorial source
(1872) LR Supp Vol 209 (Privy Council)
Educational summary only. Read the reported judgment or an authorised law report before relying on the case professionally.