Scarfe v Matthews
1st Jan 2012
Citation: [2012] WTLR 1579 Doctrine of election – estate of Bernard Matthews.
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Training & News
Inheritance Act Claims (Sweet & Maxwell)
26th Oct 2011
A fourth edition is scheduled for publication, autumn 2017. Click here to read more.
Castledine v RSM Bentley Jennison
15th Sep 2011
Before: HHJ David Cooke Citation: [2011] EWHC 2363 (Ch) This claim concerns that most elusive of assets, partnership goodwill. The first defendant is (or strictly speaking was, since its business has now been incorporated) a well-known firm of chartered accountants. I will refer to it as “Bentley Jennison” or “the firm”. The claimant Mr Castledine […]
Deadlines for Manorial Title Holders
27th Jun 2011
Paul Stafford looks at the registration requirements introduced by the land registration act of 2002. Click here to read more.
Manorial Rights – Title Challenge
14th Jan 2011
Paul Stafford explains why those who hold a manorial title, or those who challenge it, must examine the foundations on which the particular title stands. Click here to read more
Shovelar v Lane
1st Jan 2011
Before: Lord Justice ward, Lady Justice Arden and Lord Justice Moore-Bick Citation: [2011] EWCA Civ 802 A decision by the Court of Appeal regarding a costs order following a trial of a mutual Wills claim. Richard Dew (instructed by W.F. Smith & Co) for the respondents. Click here to read more.
Parker’s Modern Will Precedents (Eighth edition)
31st Oct 2010
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