D 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...
View ArticleHassal v Smithers: 1789
References: [1789] EngR 1185, (1789-1817) 2 Ves Jun Supp 289, (1789) 34 ER 1098 (C) Links: Commonlii Ratio: Last Update: 09 March 2017 Ref: 366816 The post Hassal v Smithers: 1789 appeared first on...
View ArticlePerrins v Holland and Another: ChD 31 Jul 2009
References: [2009] EWHC 1945 (Ch), [2009] WTLR 1387 Links: Bailii Coram: Lewison J Ratio: The son of the deceased challenged the testamentary capacity of the testator and further claimed under the 1975...
View ArticleReed v Madon: ChD 1989
References: [1989] 2 All ER 431, [1989] 1 Ch 408 Coram: Morritt J Ratio: The existence of exclusive rights of burial gives the owner of a body a right which is to be equated with a right of property,...
View ArticleRoyal Society for The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals v Sharp and Others: CA...
References: [2010] EWCA Civ 1474 Links: Bailii Coram: Patten, Black LJJ, Lord Neuberger of Abbotsbury MR Ratio: The Society appealed against an order construing a will. The will had made a gift of the...
View ArticleFerneley v Napier and Others: ChD 17 Dec 2010
References: [2010] EWHC 3345 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Mann J Ratio: The claimant said that the defendants had destroyed her deceased lover’s will. Last Update: 11 March 2017 Ref: 427289 The post...
View ArticleHoward v Howard-Lawson: ChD 21 Jan 2011
References: [2011] WTLR 397, [2011] NPC 8, [2011] EWHC 63 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Proudman J Ratio: The parties disputed the inheritance under a name and arms clause in a will. Last Update: 11 March...
View ArticleIn the Goods of Hunt: 1875
References: (1875) LR 3 P&D 250 Coram: Sir J Hannen Ratio: Two sisters had made similar, but not mirror, wills and by mistake each executed that of the other. Held: The will was invalid. Sir J...
View ArticleRe Brander: 1952
References: [1952] 6 WWR (NS) 702 Ratio: (British Columbia Supreme Court) This case is cited by: Cited – Marley v Rawlings and Another ChD (Bailii, [2011] EWHC 161 (Ch), [2011] 1 WLR 2146, [2011] 2 All...
View ArticleCattle v Evans and Another: ChD 19 Apr 2011
References: [2011] EWHC 945 (Ch), [2011] WTLR 947, [2011] Fam Law 809 Links: Bailii Coram: Kitchin J Ratio: The claimant the survivor of a long term relationship with the deceased claimed for provision...
View ArticleMrs Pringle and Robert Andrews and Mark Pringle v John Pringle of Crichton:...
References: [1767] UKHL 2_Paton_130 Links: Bailii Ratio: Deathbed – Faculty to Burden – Testament.- A party disponed his whole estate to his heir-at-law, under a reserved power or faculty to burden at...
View ArticleThe Commissioner of Stamp Duties v Bone and Others: PC 5 Apr 1976
References: [1976] TR 117, [1976] 2 All ER 354, [1977] AC 511, [1976] UKPC 11, [1976] 2 WLR 968, [1976] STC 145 Links: Bailii Coram: Lord Wilberforce, Viscount Dilhorne, Lord Cross of Chelsea, Lord...
View ArticleWharton v Bancroft and Others: ChD 8 Dec 2011
wharton_bancroftChD2011 References: [2011] EWHC 3250 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Norris J Ratio: Mr Wharton anticipated his imminent death. He made a will leaving everything to his long time partner in...
View ArticlePublic Trustee v Butler and Another: ChD 3 Apr 2012
References: [2012] EWHC 858 (Ch) Links: Bailii Ratio: The court was asked to construe the deceased’s manuscript will. Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 12 March 2017 Ref: 452450 The post...
View ArticleBarry v Butlin: 22 Jun 1836
References: [1836] UKPC 9, [1838] 2 Moo PCC 480 Links: Bailii Ratio: The hearing of a cause in the Prerogative Court is one continuous act, and after a cause has been set down for sentence on the...
View ArticleMusa and Others v Holliday and Others: CA 15 Oct 2012
References: [2012] EWCA Civ 1268 Links: Bailii Coram: Sir Nicholas Wall P FD, Lloyd, Sullivan JJ Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 This case cites: See Also –...
View ArticleFarrell v The National Trust Company Limited and Others: PC 7 Apr 1914
References: [1914] UKPC 27 Links: Bailii Ratio: (Ontario) The Board considered the interpretation of a will and codicils. Last Update: 13 March 2017 Ref: 467553 The post Farrell v The National Trust...
View ArticleLim and Others v Walia: ChD 26 Sep 2012
References: [2012] EWHC 4187 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Hodge QC J Ratio: The court was asked: ‘where the proceeds of a fixed term joint life policy are paid over as the result of the death of the first...
View ArticleRe G(TJ): 2011
References: [2011] WTLR 231 Coram: Morgan J Ratio: Morgan J did not think it a relevant consideration when setting the terms of a statutory will under the 2005 Act, that the patient should be...
View ArticlePowell v Osbourne: CA 1993
References: [1993] 1 FCR 797, [1993] 1 FLR 1001 Coram: Dillon LJ, Simon Brown LJ Ratio: The deceased had separated from his wife and was cohabiting with Miss Osbourne. The deceased and Miss Osbourne...
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