What is the ratio in National Provincial Bank v Ainsworth?

For a right to be a proprietary interest, it must be definable, identifiable by third parties, capable of assumption by third parties, and have some permanence.

What did the court decide in National Provincial Bank v Ainsworth?

The House of Lords held that deserted wife's equity was not a proprietary interest and could not bind third party mortgagees.

Why is National Provincial Bank v Ainsworth important for land law?

It establishes the fundamental test for distinguishing proprietary rights from personal rights and determines what interests can bind third parties.

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