Upton v United Kingdom: ECHR 11 Apr 2006
References: 29800/04, [2006] ECHR 1203, 47 EHRR SE24, (2008) 47 EHRR SE24 Links: Bailii Coram: J. Casadevall, P Ratio: Admissibility – the claimant said that he had been disinherited from his...
View ArticleBoswell and Others v Lawson and Others: CA 19 Apr 2011
References: [2011] EWCA Civ 452 Links: Bailii Coram: Jacob, Lloyd, Wilson LJJ Ratio: The claimants sought rectification of the will, saying that it did not represent his testamentary wishes. A...
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 ArticleJohn Brooke v Edmund Kent: PC 21 Dec 1840
References: [1840] UKPC 25 Links: Bailii Ratio: Jurisdiction: England and Wales Last Update: 26 December 2018 Ref: 431593 The post John Brooke v Edmund Kent: PC 21 Dec 1840 appeared first on swarb.co.uk.
View ArticleSuggitt v Suggitt and Another: ChD 20 Apr 2011
References: [2011] EWHC 903 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Roger Kaye QC J Ratio: Statutes: Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Last Update: 26 December 2018 Ref: 434887 The post...
View ArticleGerling v Gerling and Others: ChD 21 Dec 2010
References: [2010] EWHC 3661 (Ch) Links: Bailii Ratio: Application for rectification of will. Last Update: 26 December 2018 Ref: 434927 The post Gerling v Gerling and Others: ChD 21 Dec 2010 appeared...
View ArticleDrakeford v Cotton and Another: ChD 2 Mar 2012
References: [2012] EWHC 1414 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Morgan J Ratio: The parties disputed whether building society accounts held by the deceased with another were held under an effective joint...
View ArticleCarr and others v Beaven and others: ChD 29 Oct 2008
References: [2008] EWHC 2582 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Floyd J Ratio: The parties contested the validity of a will on the basis of incapacity. Held: The golden rule was for a solicitor to obtain a...
View ArticleBimson, Re The Estate of: ChD 26 Jul 2010
References: [2010] EWHC 3679 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Henderson J Ratio: Application to rectify the will under the 1982 Act. Held: The application succeeded. Henderson J said: ‘this case falls...
View ArticleThe Official Solicitor To The Senior Courts v Yemoh and Others: ChD 15 Dec 2010
References: [2010] EWHC 3727 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Elleray QC J Ratio: The deceased had died intestate in 1985, and the administration concluded only lately by the Official Solicitor, who now...
View ArticleCowderoy v Cranfield: ChD 24 Jun 2011
cowderoy_cranfieldChD2011 References: [2011] EWHC 1616 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Morgan J Ratio: The claimant challenged a will alleging lack of capacity, non-approval and undue influence. Held: Morgan...
View ArticleWilliams v Lawrence and Another: ChD 28 Jul 2011
References: [2011] EWHC 2001 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: David Cooke J Ratio: The claimant, as trustee for the deceased’s insolvent estate, sought a declaration that a transfer of the deceased’s share in...
View ArticleStewart v Secretary of State for Work and Pensions: CA 29 Jul 2011
References: [2011] EWCA Civ 907, [2011] UKHRR 1048 Links: Bailii Coram: Rix LJ, Sir Henry Brooke, Dame Janet Smith Ratio: The court considered the arrangements for providing public support for the...
View ArticleIqbal v Ahmed: CA 29 Jul 2011
References: [2011] EWCA Civ 900 Links: Bailii Coram: Pill, Jackson, Gross LJJ Ratio: The claimant sought reasonable provision from her late husband’s estate under the 1975 Act. Statutes: Inheritance...
View ArticleSmith v Smith and Others: ChD 8 Jul 2011
References: [2011] EWHC 2133 (Ch) Links: Bailii Coram: Mann J Ratio: Statutes: Inhertiance (provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 Last Update: 28 December 2018 Ref: 443239 The post Smith v...
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 ArticleFalkiner and Another v The Commissioner of Stamp Duties: PC 7 Nov 1972
References: [1972] UKPC 21, [1973] AC 565, [1973] STC 85, [1973] 1 All ER 598, [1972] TR 297, [1973] 2 WLR 334 Links: Bailii Coram: Reid, Morris of Borth-y-Gest, Dilhorne, Simon of Glaisdale LL, Sir...
View ArticleAcosta v Longsworth and Others: PC 3 Dec 1964
References: [1964] UKPC 52, [1965] 1 WLR 107, Links: Bailii Ratio: (British Honduras) Jurisdiction: Commonwealth Last Update: 28 December 2018 Ref: 445240 The post Acosta v Longsworth and Others: PC 3...
View ArticleZalihe Veli Suing As Next Friend and Natural Guardian of Her Minor Children,...
References: [1960] UKPC 26, [1960] 1 WLR 1254 Links: Bailii Ratio: (Cyprus) Jurisdiction: Commonwealth Last Update: 28 December 2018 Ref: 445366 The post Zalihe Veli Suing As Next Friend and Natural...
View ArticleKing Arthur Pendragon, Regina (on The Application of) v Ministry of Justice:...
References: [2011] EWHC 2607 (Admin) Links: Bailii Coram: Wyn Williams J Ratio: The claimant sought review of a licence granted by the respondent for the temporary exhumation of human remains from the...
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