Halford v Halford
The court found that the evidence established Mr. Halford's unexplained disappearance and absence, justifying the grant of a presumption of death certificate.
- Parties
- Applicant: Ruth Halford; Respondent: John Halford
- Jurisdiction
- England and Wales
- Judgment Date
- 08 June 2018
- Procedural Posture
- Presumption of Death Application / Judgment
- Outcome
- Presumption of death certificate granted
- Legal Topics
- Presumption of Death, Missing Persons
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Parties
Ruth Halford
Applicant
John Halford
Respondent
Procedural Posture
Presumption of Death Application / Judgment
Legal Issues
- 1 Whether John Halford can be presumed dead under the relevant legal framework
Ratio Decidendi
The court found that the evidence established Mr. Halford's unexplained disappearance and absence, justifying the grant of a presumption of death certificate.
Court Disposition
Presumption of death certificate granted
Orders
- Presumption of death certificate to be issued for John Phillip Halford
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