Chan v. Lee (Estate)
Court of Appeal varied a will under the Wills Variation Act, increased the widow’s share of the residue, upheld estoppel against a limitation defence, and dismissed the cross-appeal on share ownership.
- Wills variation act s.2 adequacy just and equitable
- Limitation period s.3(1)(a) and estoppel by conduct
- Inter vivos share transfer and company register evidence
- Valuation of voting vs non-voting shares (re mann)
- Priority of widow's legal claim
- Costs and special costs