Hearings
England & Wales
06 Dec 2005 [2005] EWCA Civ 1508; [2006] Ch 361; [2006] 2 WLR 481; [2006] 2 All ER 115; [2006] 1 FLR 745, CA
Cunliffe v Fielden
Subject Matter
FAMILY PROVISION — Surviving spouse — “Reasonable financial provision” — Marriage of short duration — Deceased leaving residuary estate on discretionary trusts to various beneficiaries including wife — Claim for payment of lump sum and transfer of matrimonial home — Judge ordering payment of lump sum to wife representing more than 60% of net estate — Whether award appropriate — Inheritance (Provision for Family and Dependants) Act 1975, ss 1(2), 3(1)(2)
[2005] EWCA Civ 1508; [2006] Ch 361; [2006] 2 WLR 481; [2006] 2 All ER 115; [2006] 1 FLR 745, CA