Satisfying the claimant’s equity

We have seen that, in Lord Denning’s words, where a claimant has acquired a right by estoppel, ‘it is for the court in each case to decide in what way the equity can be satisfied’.49 Thus, it is open to the court to award the claimant any remedy it considers appropriate. He may be awarded the fee simple in the land;50 an easement over the land;51 a right under a testamentary disposition;52 a charge or lien over the land;53 a long lease;54 or a licence to occupy for life55 or for a shorter period.56