Gudavadze & ors v Kay & ors [2012] EWHC 1683 (Ch)
December 2012 #125The deceased (Badri) was a wealthy Georgian businessman. Since Badri’s death litigation, in relation to both the devolution and administration of his estate, had been conducted in numerous jurisdictions. Mr Boris Berezovsky maintained claims against the estate on the basis of alleged joint ventures, but for the purpose of this action supported various members of Badri’s family (the family defendants) in their challenge of documents alleged to have testamentary force.
Badri’s half-cousin and sometime business assistant, Mr Joseph Kay (Mr Kay), had, since Badri...