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Dorey & ors v Ashton [2024] WTLR 121
JUDGMENT BOMPAS JA: Introduction [1] The appeal in this case is against a decision of the Royal Court (Lt Bailiff Hazel Marshall, KC, sitting alone) given on 9 September 2022. She determined as a preliminary issue that, on the primary facts alleged by the Appellants in their amended Cause, the Respondent (an advocate) had not …
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Hotel Portfolio II UK Ltd & anr v Ruhan & ors [2024] WTLR 145
JUDGMENT LORD JUSTICE NEWEY: [1] This appeal against a decision of Foxton J (‘the Judge’) raises a novel issue relating to liability for dishonest assistance in a breach of fiduciary duty. The Judge ordered the second defendant, Mr Anthony Stevens, to pay sums amounting to more than £102 million as compensation for dishonest assistance together …
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King v King [2024] WTLR 177
JUDGMENT MR DAVID REES KC: Introduction [1] This is an appeal relating to the estate of Eric Sidney King (‘the Deceased’) who died on 15 April 2021. The Deceased died intestate and domiciled in England and Wales. By an order dated 11 July 2023 a District Probate Registrar in the Newcastle District Probate Registry ordered …
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Leeson & anr v McPherson [2024] WTLR 197
JUDGMENT HHJ CAWSON KC: Introduction [1] The issue that arises for consideration is as to whether the Court should accede to a request made by Holborn Adams, Solicitors acting for the Claimants, in respect of the inquest (‘the Inquest’) of the late Paula Elizabeth Leeson (‘Ms Leeson’) by email dated 6 July 2023 for permission …
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Nandakopan v Nandakopan [2024] WTLR 217
JUDGMENT HHJ MONTY KC: Introduction [1] On 29 February 2020, Mr Kanapathipillai Nandakopan died intestate. He had married the Claimant on 28 January 1993, and they had one child, a daughter, who is the Defendant in this claim. She was born on 13 November 1993. Sad to say, the marriage was not a happy one, …
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National Westminster Bank plc & ors v Ludlow Trust Co Ltd & ors [2024] WTLR 239
JUDGMENT SAIRA SALIMI: [1] These proceedings were brought under Part 8 of the CPR, as uncontentious matters relating to the administration of trusts. Each of the Claimants is a bank which is part of the NatWest Group, and each of them has been appointed as trustee of a number of trusts. They are seeking an …
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Richefond & ors v Dillon & ors [2024] WTLR 253
JUDGMENT MASTER MCQUAIL: [1] I gave judgment in this probate claim on 6 October 2023. I concluded that the will of Kenneth Grizzle (Kenneth) dated 3 November 2023 (the Will) was valid as to part but, because Kenneth did not know and approve the gift of residue, that gift failed. The result is that Kenneth’s …
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Shah v Commissioners for HMRC [2024] WTLR 265
JUDGMENT GILL HUNTER: Decision [1] The hearing was held in hybrid form, with one witness (Mr Nirmal Shah) attending remotely from the United States of America (USA) via the Tribunal video hearing system. Introduction [2] This is an appeal against a notice of determination issued under s221 Inheritance Tax Act 1984 (IHTA 1984) on 6 …
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Thandi v Saggu [2024] WTLR 283
JUDGMENT MR HUGH SIMS KC: [1] The subject of this trial is a mixed-use property located on Northend Road in Dartford, Kent, called 7 Parkside Parade (‘7 Parkside Parade’ or the ‘property’)1. The main issue arising is whether or not there was a valid contract for sale of 7 Parkside Parade made in 2018. There …
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Winter & anr v Winter & anr [2024] WTLR 327
JUDGMENT MR JUSTICE ZACAROLI: Introduction [1] The claimants, Richard Winter and Adrian Winter and the defendant, Philip Winter are brothers. The claim is brought to challenge the dispositions made by their father, Albert Winter, in his will dated 30 April 2015 (the ‘2015 Will’). For convenience, and without intending any disrespect, I will refer to …
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