Hearings
England & Wales
13 Dec 1976 [1977] Fam 145; [1977] 2 WLR 1011; [1977] 3 All ER 751, Fam D
25 May 1978 [1979] Fam 38; [1978] 3 WLR 573; [1979] 1 All ER 92, CA
D v B (orse D) (Surname: Birth Registration)
Subject Matter
MINOR — Custody — Change of surname — Mother changing surname by deed poll prior to birth — Mother registering birth in new surname without father's consent — Order to execute fresh deed poll and to amend register — Principles applicable to use of father's surname by child brought up in another household
[1977] Fam 145; [1979] Fam 38; [1977] 2 WLR 1011; [1978] 3 WLR 573
Appellate History
D v B (orse D) (Surname: Birth Registration) [1977] Fam 145; [1977] 2 WLR 1011; [1977] 3 All ER 751, Fam D
Order of Lane J varied by consent
D v B (orse D) (Surname: Birth Registration) [1979] Fam 38; [1978] 3 WLR 573; [1979] 1 All ER 92, CA