Tuckett v Tuckett

Tuckett v Tuckett

The applicant failed to demonstrate any important point of law or practice or other compelling reason for a second appeal. The lower courts' valuation of assets and case management decisions were not plainly wrong. There was no basis for admitting fresh evidence or extending time. There was no breach of the applicant's right to a fair hearing.

Parties
Petitioner/respondent: Jane Maria deCourcy Tuckett; Respondent/applicant: William Roger Quentin Tuckett
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
30 January 2007
Procedural Posture
Civil Appeal Matrimonial Ancillary Relief / Application for Permission to Appeal to Court of Appeal
Outcome
Applications refused
Legal Topics
Ancillary Relief, Appeals, Case Management, Valuation of Assets, Extension of Time, Admission of Fresh Evidence
Family Law Civil Procedure Ancillary Relief Appeals Case Management Valuation of Assets Extension of Time Admission of Fresh Evidence

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Parties

Jane Maria deCourcy Tuckett

Petitioner/respondent

William Roger Quentin Tuckett

Respondent/applicant

Procedural Posture

Civil Appeal Matrimonial Ancillary Relief / Application for Permission to Appeal to Court of Appeal

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether permission to appeal should be granted against orders in ancillary relief proceedings
  2. 2 Whether extension of time for appeal should be granted
  3. 3 Whether fresh evidence should be admitted on appeal

Ratio Decidendi

The applicant failed to demonstrate any important point of law or practice or other compelling reason for a second appeal. The lower courts' valuation of assets and case management decisions were not plainly wrong. There was no basis for admitting fresh evidence or extending time. There was no breach of the applicant's right to a fair hearing.

Court Disposition

Applications refused

Orders

  • Permission to appeal refused
  • Extension of time refused