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Sangha v Sangha & ors [2022] WTLR 1561
JUDGMENT MR SIMON GLEESON: [1] This is an appeal against one part of the order of Deputy Master Bowles dated 21 September 2021 in this matter. [2] When Hartar Singh Sangha (‘Hartar’) died on 3 September 2016, he left behind him a complex family life and a large portfolio of property and other assets in …
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December 14, 2022
Wilson & anr v Spence & anr WTLR(w) 2022-09
JUDGMENT DEPUTY MASTER DRAY: Introduction [1] Ernest Francis (the Deceased) was born on 10.4.1934 in Jamaica. He came to the UK many years ago, certainly by the early 1980s (if not before). He lived at 63 St Pauls Road, London N17. He died on 2.5.2019 in London. These proceedings concern the entitlement to his estate. …
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Reeves v Drew & ors WTLR(w) 2022-08
JUDGMENT MICHAEL GREEN J: Introduction [1] Kevin Patrick Reeves (aka Kevin Patrick Frain) (the deceased or Kevin) was an extraordinary man who during his life built a fortune of up to £100 million from nothing. He died, unexpectedly, on 3 February 2019 at the age of 71 although he had been unwell for many years …
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Matthew & ors v Sedman & ors WTLR(w) 2022-07
JUDGMENT LORD STEPHENS: (with whom Lord Hodge, Lady Arden, Lord Sales and Lord Burrows agree) Introduction [1] This appeal relates to the calculation of the limitation period in respect of causes of action which accrued at, or on the expiry of, the midnight hour at the end of Thursday 2 June 2011. The respondents contend …
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Al Assam & ors v Tsouvelekakis [2022] WTLR 787
JUDGMENT JUDGE JONATHAN RICHARDS: [1] The Defendant lives in England. The Claimants have served proceedings on him in England. The Defendant takes no point on the efficacy of that service and accepts that the English courts have jurisdiction to try the claim. However, by application notice dated 29 October 2021, he has applied for an …
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September 14, 2022
Ali v Khatib & ors [2022] WTLR 811
JUDGMENT LADY JUSTICE ASPLIN: [1] This appeal raises issues in relation to when occupation rent is payable and the circumstances in which new points can be argued on appeal. Background [2] The issues arise in the context of a long-running family dispute about the administration of the estate of Mrs Fateh Bibi (‘Mrs Bibi’) and, …
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Batstone v Batstone [2022] WTLR 835
JUDGMENT HHJ EVANS-GORDON: [1] This claim is brought pursuant to s1(1)(c) of the Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975 (‘the Act’) against the estate of John Nicholas Batstone Deceased (‘the deceased’). Jenine Batstone (‘the claimant’) is the deceased’s adult daughter while Samantha Ann Julia Batstone (‘the defendant’) is the deceased’s widow and executor. …
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Beasant v Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind & ors [2022] WTLR 853
JUDGMENT SIR ANTHONY MANN: Introductory [1] This is an appeal from what were in substance two orders of Chief Master Shuman. The first was made on 5 February 2021, though not drawn up. It was made, or is treated as made, pursuant to an oral judgment dated 5 February in which the Master determined that …
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Butler-Sloss & ors v Charity Commission & anr [2022] WTLR 865
JUDGMENT MICHAEL GREEN J: Introduction [1] Should charities, whose principal purposes are environmental protection and improvement and the relief of poverty, be able to adopt an investment policy that excludes many potential investments because the trustees consider that they conflict with their charitable purposes? One might be forgiven for thinking that the answer should obviously …
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Cooper & anr v Chapman & ors [2022] WTLR 895
JUDGMENT HHJ KLEIN: [1] Dr Steven Cooper died suddenly on 20 July 2019. He is survived by his children, the First and Second Claimants, who are now 16 years old and 14 years old respectively. He is also survived by the Claimants’ litigation friend, their mother (‘Ms Cooper’), who married Dr Cooper on 10 August …
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