Kimyani & Ors v Sandhu

Kimyani & Ors v Sandhu

There is no credible evidence of actual or apparent bias by Master Matthews. The allegations relate primarily to case management, procedural decisions, or misunderstandings, and would not lead a fair-minded and informed observer to conclude there is a real possibility of bias.

Parties
Claimant: Mrs Sukhvinder Kimyani; Claimant: Mrs Narinder Purdie; Claimant: Mrs Nimmi Rattu; Defendant: Mrs Devinder Sandhu
Jurisdiction
England and Wales
Judgment Date
02 February 2017
Procedural Posture
Civil / Ruling on Recusal Application
Outcome
application dismissed
Legal Topics
Recusal of Judge, Bias, Administration of Estate, Charging Orders, Case Management
Civil Procedure Probate Recusal of Judge Bias Administration of Estate Charging Orders Case Management

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Parties

Mrs Sukhvinder Kimyani

Claimant

Mrs Narinder Purdie

Claimant

Mrs Nimmi Rattu

Claimant

Mrs Devinder Sandhu

Defendant

Procedural Posture

Civil / Ruling on Recusal Application

Legal Issues

  1. 1 Whether Master Matthews should recuse himself from the case due to alleged bias or unfair proceedings

Ratio Decidendi

There is no credible evidence of actual or apparent bias by Master Matthews. The allegations relate primarily to case management, procedural decisions, or misunderstandings, and would not lead a fair-minded and informed observer to conclude there is a real possibility of bias.

Court Disposition

application dismissed

Orders

  • The application for recusal of Master Matthews is dismissed.
  • Arrangements to relist the outstanding hearings will be made.