The case provides a detailed application of proprietary estoppel by encouragement in the context of farming family succession disputes. The starting point for remedy is fulfilment of the expectation engendered, not merely compensation for detriment, but proportionality requires the remedy to be moulded to the circumstances including acceleration of benefit, the need for a clean break, and impact on third parties. A claimant's contribution to the breakdown of the relationship does not necessarily disentitle them from equitable relief where they have engaged in significant detrimental reliance over many years. Representations need not define with clarity the timing or precise terms of the expectation to found a proprietary estoppel.
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