A heresy extinguished: Hastings-Bass reformed – New Square Chambers

Posted July 19th, 2013 in appeals, news, professional conduct, Supreme Court, trusts by sally

“A heresy usually derives from the earnest application of principle without the benefit of perspective. Addressing the rule in Hastings Bass, and its heretical application over many years by the High Court, the Supreme Court in Pitt v Holt and Futter v Futter [2013] uKSC 26 has greatly narrowed its use and effect.”

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New Square Chambers, June 2013

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