This Supreme Court judgement might be one of the most anticipated for those interested in contentious probate. The question the Supreme Court had to answer was whether a success fee…
Success fees cannot form part of inheritance claims
Who is deemed a ‘landlord’ under the right to manage provisions?
The Court of Appeal (CoA) heard a case regarding the right to manage, as defined in the Commonhold and Leasehold Reform Act (CLRA) 2002. Background: The appellant, 159-167 Prince of…
Local authorities have a deeply legislated duty to house children
The Court of Appeal (CoA) reaffirmed the distinction between Section 20 of the Children Act 1989 (CA 1989) and Section 175 of the Housing Act 1996. Background: The claimant, a…