Martin v Browne and Another: CA 22 May 2008
References: [2008] EWCA Civ 712 Links: Bailii Ratio: Appeal against revocation of grant of letters of administration. Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 02 October 2017 Ref: 270525 The post...
View ArticleH v Mitson and Others: FD 1 Dec 2009
References: [2010] 1 FLR 1613, [2009] EWHC 3114 (Fam) Links: Bailii Coram: Eleanor King J Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 This case cites: Cited – In Re...
View ArticleGibbons and Another v Nelsons (A Firm) and Another: ChD 21 Apr 2000
References: Times 21-Apr-2000, Gazette 11-May-2000, [2000] PNLR 734 Coram: Blackburne J Ratio: The claimant was potentially interested in a fund as a beneficiary if her sister had exercised a power of...
View ArticleDingle v Turner and Others: HL 16 Feb 1972
References: [1972] 2 WLR 523, [1972] UKHL 2, [1972] AC 601 Links: lip, Bailii Coram: Viscount Dilhorne, Lord MacDermott, Lord Hodson, Lord Simon of Glaisdale and Lord Cross of Chelsea Ratio: The...
View ArticleGartside v Sheffield Young and Ellis: 1983
References: [1983] NZLR 37 Coram: Cooke J Ratio: (New Zealand) The court discussed the potential liability of a solicitor having failed to prepare an effective will: ‘To deny an effective remedy in a...
View ArticleJennings v Rice, Wilson, Marsh, Norris, Norris, and Reed: CA 22 Feb 2002
References: [2002] EWCA Civ 159, [2003] 1 P & CR 100, [2003] 1 FCR 501 Links: Bailii Coram: Lord Justice Aldous Lord Justice Mantell And Lord Justice Robert Walker Ratio: The claimant asserted a...
View ArticleHenein v Laffa: CA 16 Jun 2015
References: [2015] EWCA Civ 700 Links: Bailii Coram: Sir James Munbyy P FD Ratio: The claimant, the widower of the deceased renewed his application for leave to appeal against the rejection of his...
View ArticleHannigan v Hannigan: CA 18 May 2000
References: [2000] EWCA Civ 159 Links: Bailii Coram: Peter Gibson, Brooke, Robert Walker LJJ Ratio: The widow appealed against strike out of her claim under the 1975 Act. It had been filed with several...
View ArticleSharp v Hutchins: ChD 1 May 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 1240 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Ms Lesley Anderson QC DHCJ Ratio: ‘The issue for the Court is whether to pronounce in solemn form in favour of a will dated 5 January 2013 (‘the...
View ArticleSeals and Another v Williams: ChD 15 May 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 1829 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Norris J Ratio: The parties lawyers had proposed a Early Neutral Evaluation of the case anticipating mediation. The parties disputed inheritance...
View ArticleJames and Another v Williams and Others: ChD 27 Feb 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 1166 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Purle QC HHJ Ratio: Application for appointment of replacement trustees. Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 20 October 2017 Ref: 550030...
View ArticleIn re Harte: ChD 15 Jul 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 2351 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Hodge QC HHJ Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 20 October 2017 Ref: 551287 The post In re Harte: ChD 15 Jul 2015 appeared first...
View ArticleLockston Group Inc v Wood: ChD 27 Oct 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 2962 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: David Richards J Ratio: The court considered application in the management of the insolvent estate of the deceased Mr Berezovski. Jurisdiction:...
View ArticleGuthrie v Morel and Others: ChD 5 Nov 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 3172 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: John Baldwin QC HHJ Ratio: The will had failed clearly to identify a property in Spain the subject of a bequest. Held: Summary judgment was given....
View ArticleRoyal National Institute for Deaf People and Others v Turner: ChD 18 Nov 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 3301 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Behrens HHJ Ratio: Challenge to grant of probate for home made will. Claim that not executed properly – contention that it was not signed by Mrs...
View ArticleRe BCA Pension Trustees Ltd: ChD 2 Dec 2015
References: [2015] EWHC 3492 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Snowden J Ratio: Part 8 Claim made pursuant to section 48 of the Administration of Justice Act 1985 Statutes: Administration of Justice Act 1985...
View ArticleHamilton v Hamilton and Another: ChD 13 May 2016
References: [2016] EWHC 1132 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Henderson J Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 21 October 2017 Ref: 564442 The post Hamilton v Hamilton and Another: ChD 13 May...
View ArticleGorbunova v The Estate of Boris Berezovsky (Aka Platon Elenin) (Deceased) and...
References: [2016] EWHC 1829 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Arnold J Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 21 October 2017 Ref: 567382 The post Gorbunova v The Estate of Boris Berezovsky (Aka...
View ArticleLewis v Warner: ChD 18 Jul 2016
References: [2016] EWHC 1787 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Newey J Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 21 October 2017...
View ArticleNational Westminster Bank Plc v Lucas and Others: ChD 27 Jul 2016
References: [2016] EWHC 1934 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Warren J Ratio: Final judgment in settlement of Jimmy Saville Estate. Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 21 October 2017 Ref: 567646 The...
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