Ogden v. Green [2003] NSWCA 352

Ogden v. Green [2003] NSWCA 352

Given the estate's size, the respondent's needs, lack of competing claims, and her sustained efforts to maintain the relationship, the provision made by the Master was not outside the bounds of adequate provision for her maintenance.

Parties
Appellant: Ronald John Ogden; Respondent: Diane Gloria Green
Jurisdiction
Australia
Judgment Date
24 November 2003
Procedural Posture
Appeal / Decision
Outcome
appeal dismissed
Legal Topics
Family Provision, Claim by Adult Daughter, Quantum of Provision
Succession Family Provision Claim by Adult Daughter Quantum of Provision

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Parties

Ronald John Ogden

Appellant

Diane Gloria Green

Respondent

Procedural Posture

Appeal / Decision

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether the Master erred by awarding the respondent a legacy in excess of adequate provision for her maintenance and advancement
  2. 2 Whether the Master erred by equating the respondent's claim to that of a spouse
  3. 3 Whether the Master failed to give proper weight to factors such as respondent's marital status, employment, relationship with the deceased, and the deceased's reasons for the will's terms

Ratio Decidendi

Given the estate's size, the respondent's needs, lack of competing claims, and her sustained efforts to maintain the relationship, the provision made by the Master was not outside the bounds of adequate provision for her maintenance.

Court Disposition

appeal dismissed

Orders

  • The appeal is dismissed with costs.