Hearings
England & Wales
21 Jan 1976 [1977] Ch 27; [1976] 3 WLR 387; [1976] 2 All ER 577, Ch D
14 Nov 1977 [1978] Ch 145; [1978] 2 WLR 754; [1978] 2 All ER 969, CA
In re Gordon’s Will Trusts
Additional names
National Westminster Bank Ltd v Gordon
Subject Matter
WILL — Election — Bequest of property of another — Provision for son to live in property owned jointly by him and testatrix — Provision for sale of property and proceeds to fall into residue — Income of residue on protective trusts for son and his issue — Son's election against will — Compensation for beneficiaries — Trustee's discretion to waive and determine protective trusts
[1977] Ch 27; [1978] Ch 145; [1976] 3 WLR 387; [1978] 2 WLR 754
Appellate History
In re Gordon’s Will Trusts [1977] Ch 27; [1976] 3 WLR 387; [1976] 2 All ER 577, Ch D
Decision of Goulding J reversed
In re Gordon’s Will Trusts [1978] Ch 145; [1978] 2 WLR 754; [1978] 2 All ER 969, CA