What is the ratio in Wright v Macadam?

The ratio is that where a landlord permits a tenant to use retained land and later grants a new lease, an easement may be impliedly granted if the use was continuous and with the landlord's knowledge.

What did the court decide in Wright v Macadam?

The court decided that the tenant had acquired an easement by implied grant to continue using the coal shed, based on the landlord's previous permission and the circumstances of the new lease grant.

Why is Wright v Macadam important for easement law?

It demonstrates how informal permissions can develop into legal easements through implied grant, particularly important in landlord-tenant relationships and property transactions.

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