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Wills: A question of construction
Justin Holmes suggests a modern take on decided cases is needed to reflect the intentions of the 21st century testator ‘The 21st century problem which arose for the trustees was that, on the face of the will, the gifts to Enid and Victoria in clause 5 might both have failed, and in that event there …
Cases Referenced
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- Bickersteth v Shanu [1936] UKPC 6
- Jones v Westcomb (1711) Prec Ch 316
- Lassence v Tierney (1849) 2 H&Tw 115
- Macintyre & anor v Oliver & ors [2018] EWHC 3094 (Ch)
- Marley v Rawlings [2011] WTLR 595 ChD; [2012] WTLR 639 CA; [2014] WTLR 299 SC; [2014] WTLR 1511 SC (costs)
- Re Bailey [1951] Ch 407
- Re Bowen [1949] 1 Ch 67
- Re Cresswell (1883) LR 24 Ch D 102
- Re Fox’s Estate [1937] 4 All ER 664
- Re Graham [1929] 2 Ch 127
- Re Monk [1927] 2 Ch 197