What is the ratio in Hill v Tupper?

For a right to qualify as an easement, it must accommodate the dominant tenement by benefiting the land itself, rather than merely conferring a personal or commercial advantage on the landowner.

What did the court decide in Hill v Tupper?

The court held that the exclusive right to operate pleasure boats was not an easement but a personal contractual licence, as it did not benefit Hill's land ownership.

Why is Hill v Tupper important for land law?

It established the crucial test that easements must accommodate the dominant tenement, helping distinguish true easements from personal commercial rights and defining the scope of property rights that can bind third parties.

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