Hearings
England & Wales
01 Nov 1996 [1997] Fam 117; [1997] 3 WLR 1; [1997] 2 All ER 29; [1997] 1 FLR 285, Fam D (Hale J)
In re B (Minors) (Care Proceedings: Issue Estoppel)
Subject Matter
ESTOPPEL — Per rem judicatam — Issue estoppel — Children's cases — Finding of sexual abuse made against father in previous care proceedings — Whether binding in subsequent care proceedings concerning different children — Whether court having discretion to permit issue to be tried afresh
[1997] Fam 117; [1997] 3 WLR 1; [1997] 2 All ER 29; [1997] 1 FLR 285, Fam D