In Re Estate of Monica Dale Dec, Proctor v Dale: ChD 11 Feb 1993
References: Gazette 07-Apr-1993, Times 16-Feb-1993, Independent 14-Apr-1993, [1993] 4 All ER 129 Coram: Morritt J Ratio: The claimant’s parents had made mutual wills dividing their estates equally...
View ArticleRe Jolley: CA 1964
References: [1964] P 262, [1964] 1 All ER 596 Ratio: If a will has already been proved in common form, any person challenging the will must commence a probate action for the revocation of the previous...
View ArticleGoulding and Goulding v James and Daniel: CA 10 Dec 1996
References: Times 07-Feb-1997, [1996] EWCA Civ 1156 Links: Bailii Ratio: The family sought approval of a proposed variation of the will to make best advantage of tax allowances. Because the beneficial...
View ArticleRe Hughes: 1943
References: [1943] Ch 296 Ratio: This case is cited by: Cited – Howard v Howard-Lawson Bt CA (Bailii, [2012] EWCA Civ 6) The parties disputed the effect of a names and arms clause in a will. Held: The...
View ArticleDobson and Dobson v North Tyneside Health Authority and Newcastle Health...
dobson_nthaCA1996 References: Times 15-Jul-1996, Gazette 29-Aug-1996, [1997] 1 WLR 596, [1996] EWCA Civ 1301, (1997) 33 BMLR 146,, [1997] 1 FLR 598, [1997] 8 Med LR 357, [1996] 4 All ER 474, [1997] Fam...
View ArticleX v Y, Z sub nom In re E (Enduring power of attorney): ChD 18 Feb 2000
x__z_EPA_ChD2000 References: [2000] EWHC Ch 144, [2001] Ch 364, [2000] 1 FLR 882, [2000] 3 All ER 1004, [2000] 3 WLR 1974 Links: Bailii Coram: Mrs Justice Arden DBE Ratio: The application was an appeal...
View ArticleClarke v Bruce Lance and Co: CA 1988
References: [1988] 1 All ER 364, [1988] 1 WLR 881, [1989] ANZ Conv R 25, (1988) 85 LSG 37 Coram: Balcombe LJ Ratio: The defendant solicitors drafted a will, which the testator executed in 1973. The...
View ArticleBarron v Woodhead and Another: ChD 25 Jun 2008
References: [2008] EWHC B10 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Behrens J Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Last Update: 13 June 2018 Ref: 270377 The post Barron v...
View ArticleRe J(C): CoP 2012
References: [2012] WTLR 121 Coram: Lush J Ratio: Lush J doubted that a proper consideration when setting the terms for a statutory will under the 2005 Act, would be the desirability of the deceased...
View ArticleDuffin and Others v McElhill and Others: ChNI 4 Feb 2016
References: [2016] NICh 5 Links: Bailii Ratio: Last Update: 13 June 2018 Ref: 564916 The post Duffin and Others v McElhill and Others: ChNI 4 Feb 2016 appeared first on swarb.co.uk.
View ArticleIn re Re Rose, Midland Bank Executor and Trustee Company Limited v Rose: ChD...
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...
View ArticleGarland v Morris and Another: ChD 11 Jan 2007
References: [2007] EWHC 2 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Michael Furness QC J Ratio: The claimant sought additional provision from her father’s estate. She said that the will failed to make reasonable...
View ArticleHaley v Siddiqui and Others: ChD 28 Feb 2014
References: [2014] EWHC 835 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Hodge QC HHJ Ratio: Last Update: 15 June 2018 Ref: 523720 The post Haley v Siddiqui and Others: ChD 28 Feb 2014 appeared first on swarb.co.uk.
View ArticleRaymond Saul and Co (A Firm) v Holden and Another; In re Hemming (deceased):...
References: [2008] EWHC 2731 (Ch), [2008] WTLR 1833, [2008] NPC 122, [2009] 2 WLR 1257, [2009] Ch 313 Links: Bailii, Times Coram: Richard Snowden, QC Ratio: The claimant was sole residuary legatee of...
View ArticleDoodeward v Spence: 1908
References: [1908] 6 CLR 40 Coram: Griffith CJ, Barton J, Higgins J Ratio: (High Court of Australia) The police seized from an exhibitor the body of a two headed still born baby which had been...
View ArticleGurney v Gurney: 15 Mar 1855
References: (1855) 3 Drew 208, [1855] EngR 306, (1855) 61 ER 882 Links: Commonlii Ratio: The will gave first a legacy then divided the residue between two. The will was witnessed correctly, but the two...
View ArticleSaltmarsh v Barrett: HL 13 Jul 1861
References: [1861] EngR 816, (1861) 3 De G F and J 279, (1861) 45 ER 885 Links: Commonlii Ratio: A testator after directing payment of his debts, funeral and testamentary expenses and legacies,...
View ArticleSoona Mayna Kana Roona Meyappa Chitty v Soona Navena Suppramanian Chitty: PC...
References: [1916] UKPC 15 Links: Bailii Ratio: (Singapore) Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 19-Jun-18 Ref: 423618 The post Soona Mayna Kana Roona Meyappa Chitty v Soona Navena Suppramanian...
View ArticleLloyd v Harvey: 23 Jun 1832
References: , [1832] EngR 710, (1832) 2 Russ and My 310, (1832) 39 ER 412 Links: Commonlii Ratio: The testator, upon the marriage of a daughter, entered into a bond for the payment of pounds 5000...
View ArticleSchaefer v Schuman: PC 1972
References: [1972] AC 572 Coram: Lord Simon of Glaisdale Ratio: (New South Wales – Australia) A promise to leave the property had been performed, and the issue was as to the relevance, if any, and the...
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