Hearings
England & Wales
22 Jan 1999 [1999] Ch 206; [1999] 2 WLR 1114; [1999] 2 All ER 425; [1999] 2 FLR 466, Ch D (Jonathan Parker J)
17 Dec 1999 [2000] Ch 662; [2000] 2 WLR 929; [2000] 1 All ER 665; [2000] 1 FLR 363, CA
In re B, decd
Subject Matter
FAMILY PROVISION — Dependant — Maintained by deceased — Deceased cared for by mother in jointly owned home — Deceased's share in home purchased from damages under control of Court of Protection — Whether deceased contributing towards “reasonable needs” of mother — Whether assumption of responsibility by deceased for mother — Whether mother dependant — Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, ss 1(1)(e)(3), 3(4) — Mental Health Act 1983, s 95(1)(2)
[1999] Ch 206; [1999] 2 WLR 1114; [1999] 2 All ER 425; [1999] 2 FLR 466, Ch D
[2000] Ch 662; [2000] 2 WLR 929; [2000] 1 All ER 665; [2000] 1 FLR 363, CA
Appellate History
In re B, decd [1999] Ch 206; [1999] 2 WLR 1114; [1999] 2 All ER 425; [1999] 2 FLR 466, Ch D
Decision of Jonathan Parker J reversed
In re B, decd [2000] Ch 662; [2000] 2 WLR 929; [2000] 1 All ER 665; [2000] 1 FLR 363, CA