Administration of Justice Act 1982, s21

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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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Beasant v Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind & ors [2022] WTLR 853

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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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Equiom (Isle of Man) Ltd & ors v Velarde & ors [2022] WTLR 109

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JUDGMENT MR ASHLEY GREENBANK: Introduction [1] This appeal is against a decision of Deputy Master Dray dated 15 June 2021 (the ‘Decision’). It is reported with neutral citation number [2021] EWHC 1528 (Ch). [2] In that decision, Deputy Master Dray decided that a provision of the will of Mrs Patricia Moores dated 12 November 2007 …

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Partington v Rossiter [2022] WTLR 257

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JUDGMENT LORD JUSTICE LEWISON: Introduction [1] Mr Nicholas Rossiter died on 20 July 2018. At the date of his death he was domiciled in Russia, where Mrs Rossiter his widow lives, and where he had assets. Clause 1 of his will dated 13 June 2013 stated: ‘I confirm that this will only has effect in …

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Royal Commonwealth Socitety for the Blind v Beasant & anr [2021] WTLR 1457

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JUDGMENT MASTER SHUMAN: [1] This is a will construction claim brought by the claimant arising out of the will of Audrey Thelma Anita Arkell (the deceased) executed on 27 June 2016 (the will). The deceased died on 17 August 2017. [2] The deceased’s estate has a net probate value before inheritance tax of £3,127,174. [3] …

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Burns v Bean & ors [2021] WTLR 795

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JUDGMENT MASTER CLARK: [1] This is my judgment on a Part 8 claim made by claim form dated 29 April 2020 seeking the determination of a point of construction of a will dated 2 November 2010 (‘the 2010 Will’) of Daisy Mary Joan Bean, who died on 19 July 2017. [2] Mrs Bean had 4 …

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Equiom (Isle of Man) Ltd & ors v Velarde & ors [2021] WTLR 855

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JUDGMENT DEPUTY MASTER DRAY: [1] The dispute in this case concerns the true construction of clause 7 of the Will dated 12 November 2007 of Patricia Moores (Mrs Moores). Mrs Moores died on 5 September 2017. Probate of her Will was granted on 13 November 2017. [2] The Will is governed by the law of …

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Thomas v Thomas & ors [2021] WTLR 1091

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JUDGMENT HHJ KEYSER QC: Introduction [1] This is my judgment upon a Part 8 claim for construction of a will. Although it is naturally a matter of concern to the parties, it involves no significant issue of law. I gave my decision at the conclusion of the hearing and now give my reasons. [2] Mrs …

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Sangha v Sangha & ors WTLR(w) 2021-12

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JUDGMENT DEPUTY MASTER BOWLES: [1] Hartar Singh Sangha (Hartar) died on 3rd September 2016, in Chandigarh, in the Punjab region of India, aged 72. He had been the owner of very substantial assets in India and in the United Kingdom. These two Claims are concerned with the validity of Hartar’s wills and the devolution of …

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Knipe v The British Racing Drivers’ Motor Sport Charity & ors [2020] WTLR 1333

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JUDGMENT HHJ PAUL MATTHEWS: Introduction [1] This is my judgment on an application by the claimant by undated notice for summary judgment under CPR Part 24, brought in a claim under CPR Part 8. The claim is not contested, but, because the claim is brought under Part 8, judgment in default is not available (r12.2), …

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Administration of Justice Act 1982, s21

Sangha v Sangha & ors [2022] WTLR 1561

Beasant v Royal Commonwealth Society for the Blind & ors [2022] WTLR 853

Equiom (Isle of Man) Ltd & ors v Velarde & ors [2022] WTLR 109

Partington v Rossiter [2022] WTLR 257

Royal Commonwealth Socitety for the Blind v Beasant & anr [2021] WTLR 1457

Burns v Bean & ors [2021] WTLR 795

Equiom (Isle of Man) Ltd & ors v Velarde & ors [2021] WTLR 855

Thomas v Thomas & ors [2021] WTLR 1091

Sangha v Sangha & ors WTLR(w) 2021-12

Knipe v The British Racing Drivers’ Motor Sport Charity & ors [2020] WTLR 1333