MAYOR V. BRISTOW

MAYOR V. BRISTOW

Given the respondent's circumstances, her inadequate provision under the will, and the special circumstances of the case, there was a proper case for relief in the form ordered and the trial judge's discretion was not improperly exercised.

Parties
Executrix/sister in Law: Appellant; Respondent/beneficiary: Respondent (wife of testator); Deceased/testator: Janes Walter Bristow
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
18 June 1965
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Judgment on Appeal
Outcome
Appeal dismissed with costs
Legal Topics
Family Provision, Testator's Family Maintenance
Wills and Estates Family Provision Testator's Family Maintenance

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Parties

Appellant

Executrix/sister in Law

Respondent (wife of testator)

Respondent/beneficiary

Janes Walter Bristow

Deceased/testator

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Judgment on Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the respondent (wife) was entitled to further provision from the testator's estate under The Testator's Family Maintenance Acts 1914-1962
  2. 2 Whether it was appropriate to order a lump sum payment instead of periodic payments
  3. 3 Whether the amount awarded was excessive

Ratio Decidendi

Given the respondent's circumstances, her inadequate provision under the will, and the special circumstances of the case, there was a proper case for relief in the form ordered and the trial judge's discretion was not improperly exercised.

Court Disposition

Appeal dismissed with costs

Orders

  • Appeal dismissed with costs