Nov 30, 2023
The Court of Appeal handed down its decision in the Churchill v Merthyr Tidfyl case on 29 November 2023. The key decisions were: 1. The Court overturned Halsey v Milton Keynes General NHS Trust, the 20 year old case on refusal to mediate to a limited extent in saying...
Nov 28, 2023
The Elgin Marbles, celebrated classical Greek sculptures, have ignited a longstanding dispute between Greece and the United Kingdom, centering on their rightful place and ownership. With roots in the 19th century when Thomas Bruce, the 7th Earl of Elgin, removed a...
Nov 24, 2023
Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch)” Title: “Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas...
Nov 24, 2023
Refusal to Mediate and Cost Consequences in Inheritance Disputes: Lessons from Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch)” In the recent case of Stoney-Andersen v Abbas & Ors [2023] EWHC 2964 (Ch) on November 24, 2023, the court shed light on...
Nov 13, 2023
In the probate case of Richefond & Ors v Dillon & Ors [2023] EWHC 2796 (Ch) (10 November 2023), the court deliberated on cost allocation and whether the estate or another party should bear the costs. The court determined that Kenneth Grizzle’s will was...
Nov 13, 2023
A consultation on Court fees has been issued recently. I would be surprised if anyone said that increasing Court fees would be a good idea! However it has to be recognised that costs of running the Court service will have increased like everything else. The Ministry...
