In the matter of Sandra Thomas (Re: David Horton Cann)

The court is satisfied, based on the evidence and circumstances, that David Horton Cann died on or before 9 July 2019, and declares him presumed dead under the Presumption of Death Act 2013.

Parties: Applicant: Sandra Thomas; Subject: David Horton Cann
Jurisdiction: England and Wales
Judgment Date: 05 April 2023
Procedural Posture: Application for Presumption of Death / Judgment
Outcome: Declaration of presumed death granted.
Legal Topics: Presumption of Death, Missing Persons, Estate Administration

Family Law Probate Presumption of Death Missing Persons Estate Administration

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Parties

Sandra Thomas

Applicant

David Horton Cann

Subject

Procedural Posture

Application for Presumption of Death / Judgment

Legal Issues

1 Whether David Horton Cann can be presumed dead under the Presumption of Death Act 2013
2 Determination of date of death for estate administration

Ratio Decidendi

The court is satisfied, based on the evidence and circumstances, that David Horton Cann died on or before 9 July 2019, and declares him presumed dead under the Presumption of Death Act 2013.

Court Disposition

Declaration of presumed death granted.

Orders

David Horton Cann is presumed to have died by 9 July 2019.
Applicant may apply to the General Register Office for a certificate of death.