Aitken’s Trustees v Aitken: HL 26 Nov 1969
References: [1969] UKHL 13, 1970 SC (HL) 28, 1970 SLT 66, Links: Bailii Coram: Lord Clyde Ratio: ‘The first question put to us in the case is whether the third party is entitled to a one-third share in...
View ArticleWright’s Trustees v Callender: HL 28 Jan 1993
References: [1993] UKHL 13, 1993 SLT 556, 1993 SCLR 415, 1993 SC (HL) 13 Links: Bailii Coram: Lord Keith of Kinkel Ratio: Jurisdiction: Scotland Last Update: 29 August 2019 Ref: 279767 The post...
View ArticleThe Earl Of Lonsdale v The Countess Of Berchtoldt: 16 Jan 1857
References: [1857] EngR 110, (1857) 3 K and J 185, (1857) 69 ER 1074 Links: Commonlii Ratio: Will. Specific Bequest. Leaseholds, Damnosa Haereditas. Executor’s Assent. Decree for Sale. Election....
View ArticleJemma Trust Company Limited v Kippax Beaumont Lewis and others: ChD 1 Apr 2004
References: [2004] EWHC 703 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Mr Justice Evans-Lombe Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales This case cites: See Also – Jemma Trust Company Ltd v Peter D’Arcy Liptrott, John...
View ArticleIn re P (Statutory Will): ChD 9 Feb 2009
References: [2009] EWHC 163 (Ch), [2010] EWHC 1592 (COP), [2010] Ch 33, [2009] NPC 24, [2009] WTLR 651, [2009] LS Law Medical 264, [2009] 2 All ER 1198, [2010] 2 WLR 253 Links: Bailii, Bailii Coram:...
View ArticleCosnahan v Grice: PC 12 Jul 1862
References: [1862] EngR 910, (1862) 15 Moo PC 215, (1862) 15 ER 476, [1862] UKPC 12 Links: Commonlii, Bailii Ratio: Isle of Man – The Board emphasised the burden of proof in claims to have received a...
View ArticleHenry Labouchere And Others v Emily Tupper And Others: PC 17 Jun 1857
References: [1857] EngR 685, (1857) 11 Moo PC 198, (1857) 14 ER 670, [1857] UKPC 3 Links: Commonlii, Bailii Ratio: Isle of Man – An executor of a trader carying on the trade after his death, though not...
View ArticleCI v NS: FD 19 Mar 2004
References: [2004] EWHC 659 (Fam) Links: Bailii Coram: Baron DBE J Ratio: The executor sought to appeal an order made on behalf of a residuary beneficiary that he produce accounts in an estate. The...
View ArticleIlott v Genge: PC 21 Feb 1844
References: [1844] EngR 282, (1844) 4 Moo PC 265, (1844) 13 ER 304, [1844] UKPC 8 Links: Commonlii, Bailii Ratio: (Prerogative Court of Canterbury) The mere circumstance of the deceased having called...
View ArticleStephen Lazar And His Wife Thamar Lazar v Colla Ragava Chitty: 3 Dec 1838
References: , [1838] EngR 1035, (1838) 2 Moo Ind App 84, (1838) 18 ER 233, [1838] UKPC 21 Links: Commonlii, Bailii Ratio: (India) Legacy of 12,000 star pagodas reserved by a Testator from his estate,...
View ArticleThorner v Major and others: HL 25 Mar 2009
References: [2009] UKHL 18, [2009] 13 EG 142, [2009] WTLR 71, [2009] Fam Law 583, [2009] 2 FLR 405, [2009] 1 WLR 776 Links: Bailii, Times, HL Coram: Lord Hoffmann, Lord Scott of Foscote, Lord Rodger of...
View ArticleRegina v Investor’s Compensation Scheme, ex Parte Bowden: QBD 17 Feb 1993
References: Independent 17-Feb-1993, Gazette 07-Apr-1993 Ratio: The Investors’ Compensation Scheme must exercise discretion in quantifying a claim. An investor’s right to make a claim under the scheme...
View ArticleJohn Poulett, Administrator, Etc v George Wightman: PC 1827
References: [1827] EngR 103, (1827) 1 Bligh NS PC 138, (1827) 4 ER 824 Links: Commonlii Ratio: Jurisdiction: Commonwealth Last Update: 03 September 2019 Ref: 323857 The post John Poulett,...
View ArticleTaylor v Fairbairn: ChD 16 May 2008
References: [2008] EWHC 1088 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Purle QC HHJ Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 03 September 2019 Ref: 331158 The post Taylor v Fairbairn: ChD 16 May 2008...
View ArticleJoseph James, And Hannah His Wife v William Allen And Others, and The...
References: [1817] EngR 609, (1817) 3 Mer 17, (1817) 36 ER 7, [1817] EWHC Ch J89 Links: Commonlii, Bailii Ratio: Bequest in trust for such ‘benevolent’ purposes, as the Trustees in their integrity and...
View ArticleSC v LM: SCSf 25 Jun 2014
References: [2014] ScotSC 19 Links: Bailii Coram: Sheriff Valerie Johnston Ratio: Jurisdiction: Scotland Last Update: 05 September 2019 Ref: 534218 The post SC v LM: SCSf 25 Jun 2014 appeared first on...
View ArticleOlins v Walters: ChD 19 Dec 2007
References: [2007] EWHC 3060 (Ch), [2008] WTLR 339 Links: Bailii Coram: Norris J Ratio: A claim was made for the proof of a will and of a codicil as a mutual will. Norris J said of one witness: ‘I have...
View ArticleDobson v Heyman: ChD 18 Dec 2007
References: [2007] EWHC 3503 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Evans-Lombe J Ratio: Appeal against order substituting the appellant as executor of the will. Statutes: Administration of Justice Act 1985 50 Last...
View ArticleMausner and Another v Mincher and Another: ChD 26 Apr 2006
References: [2006] EWHC 1283 (Ch) Links: Bailii Ratio: This case cites: Cited – Re Moss, Larke v Nugus CA ([2000] WTLR 1033, (1979) CA p337) (Decided in approximately 1979) The signature of the...
View ArticleD v L and Others: ChD 16 Apr 2003
References: [2003] WTLR 687, [2003] EWHC 796 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Patten J Ratio: The claimant had been found guilty of the manslaughter by diminished responsibility of the deceased. He now sought...
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