https://sqedaily.co.ukOne free SQE1 practice question every day, with a worked answer and the legal source.en-gbhttps://sqedaily.co.uk/q/12-the-rule-in-saunders-v-vautier-ending-a-trust-early/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/12-the-rule-in-saunders-v-vautier-ending-a-trust-early/By her will, Sofia's grandmother left £60,000 to trustees 'on trust for my granddaughter Sofia absolutely, but the trustees shall not pay the capital to her until she reaches the age of 25; until then the income is to be accumulated and added to the capital.' Sofia is now 19, has full mental capacity, and asks the trustees to transfer the whole fund to her. No one else has any interest under the trust. Which of the following best describes Sofia's position?Sat, 24 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/11-freehold-covenants-the-burden-of-a-positive-covenant-does-not-run/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/11-freehold-covenants-the-burden-of-a-positive-covenant-does-not-run/In 2012 Ivy sold part of her registered freehold land to Ben. In the transfer Ivy covenanted, for herself and her successors in title, to maintain the boundary fence between the two plots. In 2020 Ivy sold her retained land to Carl. Carl claims no right or benefit under the 2012 transfer. The fence has now collapsed, and Carl refuses to repair it. Ben wants to sue Carl. Which of the following best describes whether Ben can enforce the covenant against Carl?Fri, 23 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/10-transferring-client-money-for-costs-bill-first-sra-accounts-rules-4-3/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/10-transferring-client-money-for-costs-bill-first-sra-accounts-rules-4-3/A firm acting for a client on the purchase of a house holds £3,000 in client account, received from the client 'on account of costs' at the start of the matter. The fee earner has now done work worth £1,200 plus VAT (£1,440 in total). She wants the cashier to transfer £1,440 to the business (office) account today and plans to send the client a bill next week. Which of the following best describes what the firm must do before transferring the money?Thu, 22 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/9-intestacy-and-the-28-day-spousal-survivorship-rule/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/9-intestacy-and-the-28-day-spousal-survivorship-rule/Arjun died intestate on 1 May 2026, domiciled in England. He was survived by his wife, Neha, and their two adult children. Neha was seriously ill and died 19 days after Arjun. Arjun's estate consists of personal chattels and investments well in excess of the statutory legacy. Which of the following best describes how Arjun's estate will be distributed?Wed, 21 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/8-gifts-to-a-witness-s-spouse-under-section-15-wills-act-1837/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/8-gifts-to-a-witness-s-spouse-under-section-15-wills-act-1837/Rosalind signed her will in the presence of two witnesses: her neighbour, Priti, and Gareth, the husband of her close friend Lena. Gareth and Lena were married at the time. The will leaves £20,000 to Lena and the residue to Rosalind's nephew. No one else witnessed the will. Rosalind has now died, and the will was otherwise validly executed. Which of the following best describes the effect of Gareth having witnessed the will?Tue, 20 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/7-priority-period-of-an-official-search-of-registered-land-os1/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/7-priority-period-of-an-official-search-of-registered-land-os1/A solicitor acts for a buyer of a registered freehold house, with a mortgage. Before completion she applies for an official search of the whole of the title with priority (form OS1), and the result reveals no adverse entries. Completion takes place a week later. Which of the following best describes the protection the official search gives the buyer?Mon, 19 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/6-acting-for-clients-competing-for-the-same-objective-sra-code-6-2/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/6-acting-for-clients-competing-for-the-same-objective-sra-code-6-2/Two long-standing clients of a commercial property firm, Harbour Coffee Ltd and Kiln Bakery Ltd, separately ask the firm to act for them in bidding for the lease of the same high-street unit. The landlord's agent is running a sealed-bid process and only one lease will be granted. Both clients want to keep using the firm. Which of the following best describes whether the firm may act for both clients?Sun, 18 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/5-judicial-review-time-limits-promptly-and-within-three-months/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/5-judicial-review-time-limits-promptly-and-within-three-months/On 2 March 2026 a local council revoked Bilal's street-trading licence. The decision has nothing to do with planning. Bilal instructs a solicitor in late May 2026. He has a letter from the council's legal department saying that the council 'will not take any point on delay' provided any judicial review claim is filed by 31 July 2026. Which of the following best describes the time limit for Bilal's claim for judicial review?Sat, 17 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/4-occupiers-liability-to-skilled-visitors-and-risks-incident-to-their-calling/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/4-occupiers-liability-to-skilled-visitors-and-risks-incident-to-their-calling/Dana owns and runs a café. A wall socket behind the counter has started sparking, so she calls out Kofi, a qualified electrician, and tells him exactly what the fault is. Kofi decides to work on the socket without isolating the electricity supply, to save time. He receives an electric shock and is injured. There is nothing else wrong with the premises. Which of the following best describes Dana's likely liability to Kofi under the Occupiers' Liability Act 1957?Fri, 16 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/3-counter-offers-and-the-rejection-of-an-original-offer/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/3-counter-offers-and-the-rejection-of-an-original-offer/On Monday Rhys emails Ola offering to sell her his vintage campervan for £18,000, adding: 'This offer is open until Friday.' On Wednesday Ola replies: 'I will pay £16,500 for it.' Rhys replies the same day: 'No, sorry.' On Thursday Ola emails: 'Fine, I accept your offer at £18,000.' Rhys has meanwhile decided to keep the campervan and refuses to sell. Which of the following best describes the legal position?Thu, 15 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/2-time-limit-for-serving-a-claim-form-within-the-jurisdiction-cpr-7-5/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/2-time-limit-for-serving-a-claim-form-within-the-jurisdiction-cpr-7-5/A solicitor acts for a claimant in a contract claim against a supplier based in Leeds. The court issued the claim form on 10 February 2026. The solicitor intends to serve the claim form on the defendant at its registered office by first class post. Which of the following correctly states the latest point by which the claimant must act to serve the claim form in time?Wed, 14 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/1-removing-a-company-director-ordinary-resolution-and-special-notice/https://sqedaily.co.uk/q/1-removing-a-company-director-ordinary-resolution-and-special-notice/Maya holds 60% of the shares in Fernhill Joinery Ltd, a private company limited by shares that has adopted the model articles without amendment. She wants to remove Tom, one of the company's three directors. Tom has a written service contract with the company that still has two years to run. Maya would prefer to avoid a meeting and asks whether she can simply circulate a written resolution to the shareholders. Which of the following best describes how Tom can be removed as a director?Tue, 13 Oct 2026 00:00:00 +0100