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References: [2008] EWHC B10 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Behrens J Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Last Update: 14-Jun-16 Ref: 270377
View ArticleIn re George’s Will Trusts; ChD 1949
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View ArticleIn re Re Rose, Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Company Limited -v- Rose;...
References: [1949] Ch 78 Coram: Jenkins J Ratio:The testator handed a transfer of the relevant shares to the donee, Mr Hook, together with the relevant certificates. The transfer had not been...
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References: [2014] EWHC 835 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Hodge QC HHJ Ratio: Last Update: 17-Jun-16 Ref: 523720
View ArticleLewis -v- Lewis; 1904
References: [1904] Ch 656 Ratio:An executor owes no duty to inform a legatee of the terms of his legacy. This case is cited by: Cited – Brown -v- Executors of the Estate of HM Queen Elizabeth the Queen...
View ArticleRandall -v- Randall; CA 27 May 2016
References: [2016] EWCA Civ 494 Links: Bailii Coram: Lord Dyson MR, McCombe, King LJJ Ratio: Last Update: 26-Jun-16 Ref: 564807
View ArticleWood and Another -v- Smith and Another; CA 6 May 1992
References: Gazette 06-May-1992 Ratio:A home made will signed only at the top of the page but where there was a clear indication of testamentary intention is a valid will. Statutes: Wills Act 1937 This...
View ArticleIn Re Craven’s Estate; ChD 1937
References: [1937] Ch 423 Coram: Farwell J Ratio:Farwell J set out the conditions to be met to establish a claim of donatio mortis causa: ‘The conditions which are essential to a donatio mortis causa...
View ArticleBirch -v- Treasury Solicitor; CA 1951
References: [1951] Ch 298 Coram: Lord Evershed MR Ratio:Lord Evershed MR stated: ‘the courts will examine any case of alleged donatio mortis causa and reject it if in truth what is alleged as a donatio...
View ArticleIn The Goods Of Elizabeth Brand; 1831
References: , [1831] EngR 118, (1831) 3 Hag Ecc 754, (1831) 162 ER 1333 Links: Commonlii Ratio:A testatrix executed a wiil, and thereupon destroyed a former will, and subsequently executed two other...
View ArticleKing Arthur Pendragon, Regina (on The Application of) -v- Ministry of...
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View ArticleRe Vautier; 2000
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View ArticleSaunders -v- Vautier; 7 May 1841
References: (1841) 4 Beav 115 affd Cr & Ph 240, [1841] EWHC Ch J27, [1841] EWHC Ch J82, (1841) Cr & Ph 240, [1841] EngR 629, (1841) 4 Beav 115, (1841) 49 ER 282 Links: Bailii, Bailii, Commonlii...
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References: [2016] EWCA Civ 701 Links: Bailii Coram: Tomlinson, Rafferty, Kitchin LJJ Ratio: Last Update: 08-Jul-16 Ref: 566668
View ArticleRe D; CoP 1 Jul 2016
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View ArticleRe Hammersley; 1965
References: [1965] Ch 481 Ratio:A court will not speculate as to a testator’s intentions if they cannot be ascertained. This case is cited by: Cited – Somers Dutton & Nicholas Mark Somers Dutton...
View ArticleSaunders -v- Vautier; 5 Jun 1841
References: , [1841] EngR 765, (1841) Cr & Ph 240, (1841) 41 ER 482 Links: Commonlii Ratio: This case cites: See Also – Saunders -v- Vautier ((1841) 4 Beav 115 affd Cr & Ph 240, Bailii, [1841]...
View ArticleSherrington -v- Sherrington; CA 22 Mar 2005
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View ArticleIn re Groos Estate; 1904
References: [1904] P 269 Ratio: Statutes: Wills Act 1861 3 This case is cited by: Cited – L, Regina (on the Application of) -v- Commissioner of Police for the Metropolis and Another CA (Bailii, [2007]...
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