Thorner v Major

Thorner v Major is a legal case concerning the issue of inheritance and property rights. It involved a dispute between two parties over a farm and whether a verbal promise made by an owner to a worker created an informal agreement of inheritance. The court had to determine if the worker could claim the property based on the owner’s intentions and their long-standing relationship. Ultimately, the court ruled in favor of the worker, recognizing that implied rights could arise from conduct and reliance, demonstrating how informal arrangements may have legal significance in inheritance matters.