This paper explains how empirical enquiry of the kind unburdened by the pursuit of a particular hypothesis or strict adherence to scientific methods, has much to offer in terms of developing our understanding of law and, in particular, the traditionally doctrinal field of property law, providing...

This reports on empirical research into the processes involved in repossession of homes from owners and tenants, with a particular focus on how information about the occupier's non-financial circumstances become known to decision-makers. The research involved: interviewing elite actors,...